• FreeTrainers.com Forums
• Experienced Exercise
• lat pull downs

Group: Experienced Exercise

lat pull downs

I_sly Posts: 102 Joined: 2000/12/07	2001/07/13, 08:15 AM In short...I hate them. I am sure they do wonders but they are so uncomfortable to me. Anyone else have that problem? I_sly
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2001/07/13, 09:01 AM I_sly - how are ya? I love them personally.. I hope that u do them to the front.. because to the back works your chest over back. How is your form? .o0 Arnold 0o. ps - how is your preparation for your competition coming?
I_sly Posts: 102 Joined: 2000/12/07	2001/07/19, 07:09 AM Ugh! I have 8 days! I will have pictures though.
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2001/07/23, 05:31 PM Fantastic!.. :) Seems like it's 4 days now! .o0 Arnold 0o.
erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/07/13, 09:02 AM I think I am an opposite sly....I actually like them. Do they feel uncomfortable because it seems awkward or that is a weaker muscle for you?
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/07/13, 05:27 PM Lat pull downs are awsome. Maybe your going to heavy. Be sure to use a good form and a weight that can be controled. Don't use your all body but concentrate on flexing your lats every rep. ~billk~
bicep Posts: 315 Joined: 2001/01/26	2001/07/14, 11:30 PM they`re ok. don`t use too much weight and start to feel the form and then increase the weight..... I do them to the back `cause I feel it more...
TAC Posts: 26 Joined: 2001/04/25	2001/07/15, 05:42 PM hi i too find lat pulldowns uncomfortable unless i do them to the front.grip that bar and heave it to your upper chest !
merlinhog Posts: 213 Joined: 2001/04/23	2001/07/17, 04:04 PM Strict form is a must. I don't like using any momentum in the lift. ALL BACK. Start with light weight and do it in a manner that feels comfy to you. You'll be alright.
mongrel2012 Posts: 125 Joined: 2001/05/04	2001/07/18, 03:02 AM maybe it feels uncomfortable because the stabilization muscles in your back aren't being worked. Maybe they just aren't right for you, and if thats so, then stick to chinups/pullups, which are great for functional strength and balance. How many times have we all seen those guys at the gym doing a lot of weight on the pulldown, and not being able to do 15 or 20 reps of chins for sets??
the_w8lifter Posts: 138 Joined: 2001/08/03	2001/08/03, 12:02 PM Great analysis mongrel2012. Also, follow advice from above that say pull to the front. don't lean to far back. Also, bentover barbell rows are much more effective.