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Originally Posted by cataddict
Wow I guess it depends (using your exercise examples) but I can only use the same weight for biceps and triceps for a limited number of exercises. I do have to be careful though as I tend to develop tendonitis in my elbows--either tennis elbow or golf elbow---that seems to be related to triceps work. The ratio for hamstrings and quads seems to be pretty close to what I do.
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This is a very general aim; doesn't mean everyone is going to achieve it. Also, how much weight are your really pushing down on the pushdown machine? I find the weight I can use varies from machine to machine, so I don't think the number is really relevant.
Personally, for upper body joint health, I find it easier to break upper body movements into push (push-ups, bench press variations, OH presses) and pull (chin-ups/pull-ups, row variations) and try make sure I do AT LEAST as much pulling as pushing for a healthy balance.