Either I'm doing it wrong, or I'm just a primarily tricep-based lifeform. Because with every other exercise I can only do reasonable loads (70-140lbs depending on which muscles), but then when I get to the seated dip I just put it all the way down to the bottom weight (215lbs here) and go ham on it for 6-7 reps.
Wow!! Strong triceps!! Hard to give any advice or guidance without seeing you do the movement I’m afraid but as long as your form is spot on, you are getting solid range of movement then keep going!
It’s not a case of being bad or good. The key question to ask yourself is - are you getting the best / most optimal activation and feeling within your triceps? If yes then carry on! If the answer is no and you aren’t feeling it in that muscle group or you’re feeling an ache in your elbow, shoulder or other muscle / joint that isn’t supposed to be aching then change the position and set up to see if that makes a difference OR find a better machine exercise for your triceps that works better for you.
Either I'm doing it wrong, or I'm just a primarily tricep-based lifeform. Because with every other exercise I can only do reasonable loads (70-140lbs depending on which muscles), but then when I get to the seated dip I just put it all the way down to the bottom weight (215lbs here) and go ham on it for 6-7 reps.
Wow!! Strong triceps!! Hard to give any advice or guidance without seeing you do the movement I’m afraid but as long as your form is spot on, you are getting solid range of movement then keep going!
I think this machine is easier to do because the same happens to me
Is it bad if i flare out my elbows?
It’s not a case of being bad or good. The key question to ask yourself is - are you getting the best / most optimal activation and feeling within your triceps? If yes then carry on! If the answer is no and you aren’t feeling it in that muscle group or you’re feeling an ache in your elbow, shoulder or other muscle / joint that isn’t supposed to be aching then change the position and set up to see if that makes a difference OR find a better machine exercise for your triceps that works better for you.