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KG - thank you! I've seen so many people pull behind the neck even though the machine suggests not to. I wondered if they were somehow getting a better workout doing that.
KG - thank you! I've seen so many people pull behind the neck even though the machine suggests not to. I wondered if they were somehow getting a better workout doing that.
Every video I have watched says DO NOT pull down behind the neck. Google/youtube "exercises you should stop doing". A lot will highlight movements that put damaging strain on your shoulder joints.
Lat pulldowns are great. And yes, depending on your grip (or attachment) it will target your lats in different ways.
You can mix it up with wide grip attachment, V grip, rope lat pulldowns, etc.
My advice (again, this is just MY advice, others may chime in differently), but I say to avoid pulling down behind your head/neck. You dont want to risk any rotator cuff (or other) injury.
Definitely change the width of the grip to focus on either inner or outer lats - but either way, go to the front and not behind your head.
Lat pull-downs are an important exercise for the back in developing the V-shape.
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I've been doing them semi-regularly using the cable machine (love the cable machine!). Lately I've switched attachments and use the D-Grip. For some reason, I can lift heavier using the D-grip.
Should I change attachments every now and then for variety? Does one more effective than the other or does each target different parts of the back?
Any favorite cable lat exercises that are easy to pick up?
Varying attachments and grip keeps the body from adapting too much.
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