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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?
The closer your hands are the more weight you can pull. Attatchments that bring your hands closer will allow you to lift more. I love lat pulldowns. Yes switching attatcments every so ofter for variety is smart. Keep it up. Pull ups are even better I think but they are tough lol.
My only reservation about doing lat pulldowns is that before doing them you should inspect the cable at all points to make sure that it's in good condition. You don't want the cable or the connecting point where the handle attaches to the cable to break when you're pulling it toward you, especially if you pull to the back of the neck. That could result in a serious injury. Other than that, I think the pulldown (to the front) is a good exercise.
I don't like them anymore, at least not with a wide grip. Too much strain on the shoulders. After I stopped doing them my shoulder discomfort went away. I watched a lot of videos on proper form, and I just don't think it's a good exercise for me.
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?
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.
Looks like they would provide complete isolation, my grip fatigues before traps do on shrugs along with pulldowns.
Lighten the load. You'll need to do more reps, but you'll get a better workout if you can keep a good form. You want to get a good squeeze at the bottom, and keep tension as you slowly let it back up.
Lighten the load. You'll need to do more reps, but you'll get a better workout if you can keep a good form. You want to get a good squeeze at the bottom, and keep tension as you slowly let it back up.
I do a lot of eccentric training, but grip still fatigues on deadlifts no matter how I grip the barbell.
I've tried strengthening it via reverse grip preacher curls, using light weight.
Have run out of options, hence considering hooks.
Maybe those old school spring loaded squeeze things will help in strengthening my grip, might give one a try.
I do a lot of eccentric training, but grip still fatigues on deadlifts no matter how I grip the barbell.
I've tried strengthening it via reverse grip preacher curls, using light weight.
Have run out of options, hence considering hooks.
Maybe those old school spring loaded squeeze things will help in strengthening my grip, might give one a try.
There are inherent limits to our abilities, including grip. Too much gripping exercise can cause you problems with nerves and tendons. Be careful about that. I'm an electrician and if there is one thing I would argue is "overdeveloped" compared to the rest of me, it's probably hands and wrists.
Usually my failure is going so heavy that I can't complete the range of motion to its fullest, or having to initiate momentum to get the weight to move.
The only movement that taxes my grip the most is probably farmer's carry. The deadlift motion is too quick to fatigue my hands at heaviest weight I've managed so far (225). 1x 45lb dumb bell in each hand walking back and forth can be really taxing, though I also have small hands and the size of the grip can really make a difference.
Maybe I'm just weary of crutches. I don't wear a belt (yet) or use straps. I see them as valuable for going very heavy, but I probably would avoid conditions where I would be using them all the time.
Can you lat-pull down your own weight yet for a full set?
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