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As I was working Hams today and doing RDLs and pyaramidding up the weight (doing reps in the 8-10 range), I hit my top set and determined that my back was too engaged so I lowered the weight back down. I generally find that with most ham work that moderate/heavy hits the target muscle better. As far as mechanical form goes, I'm pretty sure that my top set was at least 95% on par with the lower sets but I could feel the back getting engaged and less stretch on the hams.
So my question is: what exercises or bodyparts do you find that moderate/heavy hits the target muscle better than heavy (heavy of course being relative)? I also find this to be true with barbell rows. I can row 315 for reps with decent form but I don't feel it in my back nearly as much as when going a little lighter. As well, there are several isolation exercises where I find this to be true.
Once you shift effort from the target muscle it seems to be a matter of moving the weight vs. working the muscle. However, I'd like others thoughts on this as well.
So my question is: what exercises or bodyparts do you find that moderate/heavy hits the target muscle better than heavy (heavy of course being relative)? I also find this to be true with barbell rows. I can row 315 for reps with decent form but I don't feel it in my back nearly as much as when going a little lighter. As well, there are several isolation exercises where I find this to be true.
Once you shift effort from the target muscle it seems to be a matter of moving the weight vs. working the muscle. However, I'd like others thoughts on this as well.