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Originally Posted by dmcc  My squat is just about the same as my dead and only about 20kg more than my bench - yet in the press I can use waaaaaaaaaaay more. I've just put it down to it being an unfamiliar exercise and as my technique improves, so will the load on the bar. |
Mainly it`s because they are similar to a block and tackle system (with usually two pulleys) providing mecjhanical advantage to the lifter. Same goes for many other machines in the gym using pulleys. On the other hand, free weights tell you exactly how much you can lift.