VTliftVT
Banned
- Joined
- Jun 6, 2008
- Messages
- 1,603
The problem with many new comers to the lifting world is that they have not yet established a positive mind muscle connection for many compound type movements. I remember when I first began lifting quite a few years ago that the last thing I felt when doing pullups was an actual contraction within my lats. My strength was also not that great at first so I was probably over compensating with other secondary movers as well. So I back tracked a little and used less weight on a pulldown and established a better mind/muscle relationship and also built some strength so that pullups were actually beneficial. I'd also be willing to be that many people on this board probably still cant perform a pullup with correct form.
I agree that pullups are probably more beneficial than pulldowns but I'd be willing to say that rack chins for myself are more beneficial than both. They also put FAR less stress on my rotator cuffs as pullups just ruin my shoulders. I also like to throw in pulldowns as the negative portion of the lift and the stretch you can get from them are pretty damn good.
I agree that pullups are probably more beneficial than pulldowns but I'd be willing to say that rack chins for myself are more beneficial than both. They also put FAR less stress on my rotator cuffs as pullups just ruin my shoulders. I also like to throw in pulldowns as the negative portion of the lift and the stretch you can get from them are pretty damn good.