Thanks Quaddancer,
Yeah that helps. I was just currious. I know they don't equate. I realize the synergistic effect is not the same. (but frankly that is why I am doing them -- to go easier on my back.) One lifter I know thinks they are harder on your legs though -- cuz they islolate them better.
I also know different machines can have a totally different feel (like you said) --- or the same machine in a different gym can be different -- I used to work in a old gym with rusty equiptment..rusty stuff is more difficult.
But thanks -- your answer helps.
Bob
Yeah that helps. I was just currious. I know they don't equate. I realize the synergistic effect is not the same. (but frankly that is why I am doing them -- to go easier on my back.) One lifter I know thinks they are harder on your legs though -- cuz they islolate them better.
I also know different machines can have a totally different feel (like you said) --- or the same machine in a different gym can be different -- I used to work in a old gym with rusty equiptment..rusty stuff is more difficult.
But thanks -- your answer helps.
Bob