lat pulls

[Wana B Big]

ive done lat pulls for years but dont think i get mutch out of them,and im to heavy for chins,for me i get more from rows,does eneyone else feel these are a waist of time,for so called with,

 

[LEX]

too heavy for chins? you can't do any chins? I think a chin or pull up is way better than a pull down. I would think start working with those and see what happens.

 

[DIEZEL666]

You could also try rack chins ala DC.

 

[Big Danny]

Do not give them up, they are very important ex. for the upper back. For me they are allways worked, especially since I start doing them in a very controlled maner. So I avoid to swing when I pull the bar so the back will do the whole work. Allways 1 or 2 negatives and I'll be sore for the next two days. I am doing two sets each of normal gripp and reverse, allways to failure. Makes my mouth water just thinking.

 

[BOOMSHAKER]

ive done lat pulls for years but dont think i get mutch out of them,and im to heavy for chins,for me i get more from rows,does eneyone else feel these are a waist of time,for so called with,

try using only about 60% of your max weight, BUT this time try to do a 3-2 count rep. 3 seconds bringing the bar towards you while really squeezing the shoulder blades together. First part of the motion should be the shoulders come back along with the squeeze then the arms follow through. Then on the negative take 2 full seconds stretching back to the top. I really feel the squeeze is what your missing here and not getting the most out of the pull downs.

 

[littlemack]

When I was recovering from a torn pec, I was lucky enough to find one of those "assisted" chinup and dip machines. This really works great if you are wanting to get your body used to doing chins and dips again. Might see if your gym has one.

 

[vitor]

I use one of those bars that looks like

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It is great for pull downs works the back real well.

 

[BOOMSHAKER]

I use one of those bars that looks like

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It is great for pull downs works the back real well.

Vitor, I didn't know you were a artist? Nice drawing!

 

[vitor]

Yeah I try

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Ok now I have too much time on my hands,

 

[thebrick]

Try a narrow gip (6-8"), palms up, pulling elbows down to the lats. Those work great for me, giving me a great pump in the lats, much better for me than a conventional pulldown.

BTW; clever graphic Vitor!