How To: Lat Pulldown | 3 GOLDEN RULES

[@ScottHermanFitness]

The slightest change in your form can take the focus of this exercise our of your LATS and place more emphasis on your biceps and upper back. But after you watch this video you will know EXACTLY what to do to not only master the exercise, but build some serious muscle with it! *PUSH, PULL, LEGS PROGRAM* - BUILD MUSCLE & STRENGTH! - muscularstrength.com/Push-Pull-Legs

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Hey Prateek, I answered it now! I’m not on here 24/7 but you know i do my best to get to everyone, just got to be patient 😊

[@kenwdowler]

Wow, been doing them wrong for ages! Behind the neck pulldowns used to be the "BE all end all" of lat training.

[@ANtr431]

Hey Scott, why havent you got any sessions about stretching in any of your videos?

[@manuellozano799]

A question with all lats and shoulder excercises, ¿should do scapular retraction?

[@jimborghini2761]

ScottHermanFitness Should my biceps not get pumped when doing lat pulldowns? They get very pumped.

[@andrecontreras4679]

Golden Rule: HOOK THE BAH

[@averagecalisthenicsguy1504]

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[@ponteriochicken]

🤣🤣🤣

[@watchdiz91]

Bro I'm dead 😂

[@yooperlite]

Haha. Thanks man. Great comment I was just thinking about this.

[@jsuswaram]

😭

[@JaredBeach94]

I like that his accent gets stronger over time just like we do

[@firstlast8703]

😂😂

[@fishsauce617]

HAAAA

[@Dudeinfire99]

Bar become "BAAA" xD

[@alishamedlock4904]

😂😂

[@CLARENCEJOHNSON5]

Hahaha, he does a good job.

[@jcool291]

1. 0:35 Elbow positioning 2. 1:31 Never pull the weight behind your neck 3. 2:36 Do not pull down the weight with your biceps

[@ptbro3334]

Thanks man I was in a hurry and hoped that I find this comment.

[@Qwerjeg]

jcool291 4. Place your thumb on the rod not under it to feel connect the mind and the muscle

[@Collasseum]

God bless you

[@yaseerbeig1356]

Thanks buddy

[@Tommyblueeyes]

@@Qwerjeg not necessary

[@Tywild327]

I’ve been lifting for three months consistently and I still forever have not felt that much of a burn in my lats until now. Thank you so much!

[@aprilgordon5622]

How exactly did u fix your form because I’ve been struggling with the same problem for 6 months already and I always feel it in my biceps never my back. I don’t get the whole “don’t grip to hard” or the “pull with your elbows” concepts but tomorrow is my pull day and I would like to know how to do this correctly

[@AICreepycomments]

Who else is watching from the gym

[@megal0nyx]

me rn lol

[@Getofftheinternet21]

Same

[@lukekitson252]

@@megal0nyx haha im watching to prepare for back and biceps later

[@MultipelFiat]

Me lmao

[@lennoxfrancis5573]

literally me rnnn

[@jinochillies]

I love that halfway through his accent just changes

[@snubbenper9187]

i know right, felt like i was having a stroke

[@blanktiki]

Is it Boston or Australian I’m so confused

[@todo870]

Is it Australian?

[@kreatorofbeauty]

Boston guys lol

[@eulachster]

Strongah, The Bah, Hahd

[@LumisKnight]

Oh my God, you just saved me. This whole time I pulling with my elbows back instead of putting my elbows in front of me. Good stuff

[@ScottHermanFitness]

thats what I am here for!

[@adampalma3765]

Same bruh

[@earthman117]

You da man🧔🔥🤟🏼

[@demetanne]

Great vid!!! Ty....I was doing 4x10 drop set....starting 85lbs, hurt the inside of my elbow grabbing the bar(locking my elbows) domt know the proper term in english but it hurt BAAAD. I wasnt doing it properly, had to watched videos over and over to learn it properly. Im at 175lbs now👏🏼. Train smarth. Anyone starting training ...my advise watch theses vids and take your take.🙏🏼

[@malaneyy408]

Same

[@jonathanjoestar176]

"Squeezing the bah as hahd as you can" I swear to god I tried to listen as I did the exercise but I ended up laughing

[@jedired-i3384]

solid and straight to the point. your an OG and underrated in the youtube fitness community

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks man, that truely means a lot 👏🏻

[@MrPranker247]

How is he underrated

[@Storm-qw6ob]

Hes literally the first result wheb you search up lat pulldown 🤦‍♂️

[@marcr8556]

I think it’s because the accent is like a scene from the movie The Town. And no one wants to hear it longer than a minute. The early vids were accentless. Longer and easy to watch.

[@MrFoniek]

original gamer

[@waynedelaune71]

I’ve only been doing this for a few weeks. I appreciate the tips on how to use proper form when lifting. I’ve definitely been doing the last pull down wrong. Because I never feel it in my last. My biceps seem to take all the work. I’m definitely going to incorporate the hook method on my next workout! Thanks Scott!!

[@delboy-su3wf]

My back don't fell right like this. Not saying video wrong it's helped to do exercises correct just If i turn round on my multi gym so much better as i have support on my back. Watching video so i do exercise correct as my back just has no support doing this way. I used do other way untill looked at the booklet on line and exercise for the mult gym. I don't want be doing the excerdise and see no difference. Very stressful where i live due tonoise why bought a multi gym. When i sit other way and use a shorter bar it actually fells better for me

[@fooocs]

*HOOK THE BA*

[@ScottHermanFitness]

BAAAAH!!

[@fooocs]

Thanks for the great vid btw

[@WhiteShadow-23]

yumi lmao

[@JackgarPrime]

The subtitles are fun

[@malcolm773]

Lmao

[@puneetacharya1041]

Man, this vid was really helpful, especially for a novice just starting out in the gym. It's really annoying when there are a bunch of self appointed personal trainers everywhere, teaching you the wrong stuff, videos like this help me make sure I'm doing it right. Thanks a ton, Scott!

[@derrekburton9769]

I always found this movement a bit awkward, but that's because I was never shown how to do it properly. I avoided it for a little while, but since watching your videos (the VS series one as well) and making the adjustments you talk about, I have really begun to love this exercise and use it on almost every lat day session. Thanks Scott!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Nice Derrek! It always helps to be doing something properly to not only enjoy it but get the most benefits from it too!!

[@dezato9839]

That feeling when you get a forearm pump from the lat pulldown: 🤡

[@adelinecopeland-spivey7403]

Bro knows desert sand

[@parham9814]

Exactly

[@deegrace7292]

Great form and advice. I’m a 55 yo-Had cancer removal on back couple years ago so I need to do this right and move the tissue and muscle. Love all, short and to the point and the hook tip is key!

[@jonase6655]

The hook hand thing helped a lot I just tried it, thank you very much

[@FelipediOliveira]

Damn!! I did lat pulldown yesterday. Now i have to wait until the next back day to try this tip out. It was absolutely helpful though, man. Greetings from Brazil!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

One whole week to get PUMPED for it! Haha. Oi Brazil!

[@Natano-v4p]

You mean Bahhhhzil?

[@enzonuke6242]

@@Natano-v4p LOL HHAHAHAH

[@SuperMercides]

current situation today. did this yesterday now im wondering if i pull my elbows all the way back or not

All your videos are gem! Simple, effective and full of tricks. You explain a lot in a short time. Very helpful! Thank you, Scott!

[@tylermca8616]

Been struggling upping my weight on this one. I've watched other videos, but the first 60 seconds of yours fixed me right up. Cheers.

[@mauricecooper9763]

No wonder i was in pain: not doing pulldowns right. At least i know now. Thanks, bro!💪😀👍

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Happy to help Maurice!

[@GasLightyear69]

Very good 5 minutes video. No extra bullshit science explanation, just pure quality advice with demonstration. Liked and subscribed!

[@VinnieRodriguez1188]

4 years later and still so refreshing hearing these tips. No one is talking about this in 2022 and he gave some great unique ways to improve form here. Thanks Scott!!

[@chuckmccoy7240]

I'm 77 years old and been working out since I was in high school and after watching your video I realized I have been doing lat pull-downs wrong all these years!

[@JinaMukherjeeF]

Proud of you

[@yes1667]

Awesome

[@adrianjpatrick10]

Hook the bahhh

[@ScottHermanFitness]

THA BAAAAH BRAH

[@damndirtyape]

Adrian I’m from Boston but no longer live there. Was thinking the same thing. I watch these vids not only for form but to hear the Boston accent

[@damndirtyape]

Great vid Scott-shoutout for the mad bawston accent!

[@adrianjpatrick10]

damndirtyape that's cool, I'm from the Caribbean

[@matrixneo1990]

I thought he was Australian

[@albertobueno7805]

Dude, you're a hero. I started with this 3-4 months ago and every time I have a question, I search it, and there's a good chance that one of the results is one of your videos. It's excellent to know that someone's got your back (heh) answering these questions and tips for us beginners. Thank you!!

[@strychnidin]

I’ve been having some trouble isolating my lat’s on pulldowns. Knowing elbow placement and going back to thumbs over the bar will definitely help. Thanks Scott!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

You’re welcome! Here come the back gains!!! 💪🏻 You ready for my app and Cheat & Recover program coming this month?! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs

[@FarizFathurrohman-y2u]

The thumb on top trick is a game changer. I felt my lats engage way more than before. Thanks for the tip!

[@Donmeister85]

Tearing it up in the gym now using the tips I’ve learned from this. Thanks for the info. Really feeling that lat burn!

[@bodhiwilson7364]

I tried what you said, hooked the bar, and focused on pulling my elbows back.. HOLY EFFING ISH!! Thanks for the tip!!

[@jrwheeler81]

Super helpful and informative! I've been doing a lot of lat pulls in the gym lately and, while I may be a certified personal trainer, it's always good to have a refresher!

[@BloodyIron]

I have to say that the production quality in this demonstration is fabulous! The microphone used is unintrustive, yet still clearly audible. The presenter does a fabulous job going through the script and does not make common presentation mistakes. The camera work is great. The outro is perfectly timed. This is how production generally should look like! So many KZbin channels don't get it like this. Good show! Also, the content in this video is quite helpful for me too, thanks! :D

[@mandyfooyeh]

Female lifter here. I've been watching your videos for a few years now, and I really appreciate the way you break down and deliver information. Safe, science-based, practical, and accessible info. Thanks so much for the awesome work. 💪

[@jaydendivens6428]

Ight

[@ManMonkey600]

This guy is great. Finally back in the gym after a long hiatus and your videos have been great in learning proper form and technique. Great job bud.

[@Kumurajiva]

omg, I have developed nice abs and lats, all under your tube tutelage!, Scott, you aah da best!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Happy to help my bro!! Keep up the great work!

[@Guernsey2010]

That hook hand trick was useful for me with pull ups, to shift focus away from my arms. Helped me get stronger and now I can do strict pull ups, though not that many as yet!

[@mohammaddanyalfaridi7056]

Thanks Scott! I was sure missing the mind-muscle connection. In all, one of the best videos on lat pull downs on YT! Keep up the hood work. 👍

[@ThereIsNoTomorrow1994]

When all else fails, Scott’s videos prevails. My go to when I don’t understand how to perform an exercise correctly or when I think I’m doing an exercise incorrectly. Thank you scott.

[@killerown100]

Respect to Scott for responding to EVERYONE!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks Mark!! I do my best!!

[@moritz1006]

Mahk

[@killerown100]

Morisa yes

[@matthewespindola]

Scott your videos are the best on KZbin, seriously. Thank you sir.

[@killslay]

I definitely wasn't doing this right. Thanks for the advice dude!

[@mkw3980]

I had a feeling that wrapping my thumb around the baaah would be kinda detrimental. In fact, I got to the point where I thought pulldowns weren't worth it, but I'm gonna try this next week on back day. Thank you, Scaaaaht! You earned another subscriber.

[@24apple25]

Loved the hook analogy. It makes a great difference

[@apun9307]

You explained it really well and I finally understand how to do it right!

[@skr9568]

I might have been doing this exercise inte the wrong way. I am going to let my gymbudy check me on our next back-workout. Great vid btw!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

It’s always good to get a second opinion! You can also post a video of your form in my forums and we’ll take a look! www.MuscularStrength.com/forum

[@piripiwaretini3651]

Great instructions detail, key points and demonstration - thanks, Scott. I thought I knew all I needed to know, thanks for demonstrating the key techniques.

[@lukedunn6107]

I didn’t even realize I was doing the very first thing wrong. Thank you for addressing this and saving my shoulders in the long run!

[@stephdawson417]

'Focus on pulling down with your elbows' - best tip ever! This has changed everything!

[@benmoffatt5424]

Have been trying the thumb tip last few gym sessions. Crazy how much difference it makes on the lat engagement. Nice one Scott! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@dqz3921]

Your 3 Golden Rules videos are extremely helpful. Puts me on the road to perfection.

[@rafaelniemi3753]

Even the subtitles say BA when you say bar :D

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Lolol too funny!

[@kevinmacneil5999]

I'm brand new to the gym (week 7). Your videos are the best I have seen. Short and to the point. This is also the first time in my life I took the time to comment on a youtube video. Excellent work you are doing!

[@jc9298]

Bro, this really help me out a lot with my back workout. Really appreciate for the tips and the videos you make !! Even though this video might from a year ago but all these efforts and tips will never be old!!

[@sakshamchhatkuli271]

Wow, you just saved me! I’ve been pulling with my elbows back instead of keeping them in front of me all this time. Thanks for the tip

[@respectedcrayon5219]

I needed this video 24 hours ago when I did them yesterday in the gym!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Oh sorry! Haha. But you can use it for the next back workout 😁👏🏻

[@liteoner]

Thanks man, the thumb positioning did the trick. I no longer feel my biceps activating at all.

[@marcus3696]

Great advice and such a positive attitude. Thx, Scott!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks man!! Hope you are having a great week!! You ready for my app and Cheat & Recover program coming this month?! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs

[@user-qz7ro5ho3i]

my trainer gave me a plan and told me to look up anything I didn't know and every exercise I've been able to find on your channel lol it's been very helpful thank you!

[@melo4246]

Your really helpful and explain workouts really well. Thank you for saving me from workout injuries!

[@sm_artx]

Placing my thumbs over the bar changed the stress point from my biceps to my back. It's a genuinely great tip!

[@jeovasanctus]

Thanks for the tips mate Last tip is lit

[@TCuddles]

Using hands as hooks and getting the power from the elbows... wow. I am finally doing these right and can actually feel it in my lats. Thank you! Liked and subbed.

[@sienna19lan]

When I am doing lat pull down, I always feel my back engage not enough. Especially with heavy weight. I tried thinking about elbow, but still I'm not sure if I use all my back or more arm at the time. Still thanks for these tips! I learned the great chest press posture at ur channel, it helps me to engage my chest more instead of my shoulder. Thanks!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Some of these small adjustments make BIG differences. Give it a shot!!

[@tommclean9208]

reduce the weight until the technique is right and then slowly increase the weight

[@sergmar100]

Hey Scott! I am all the way from amsterdam and i must say that youre instructions are verry good. Thanx for all the tips!!

[@techtipsyard2281]

Your decent not so extreme physique makes me feel good about myself. I have been working out for 7 months and I can see myself with your physique soon naturally. Thanks a lot for setting up realistic standards for True Natty.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Well.. I have been training almost 20 years.. but I didn’t know everything I am teaching you guys haha. Keep us updated with your progress on my site!! www.MuscularStrength.com

[@lucamartini7442]

Have you reached his physique yet?

[@techtipsyard2281]

@@lucamartini7442 No but I haven't been very consistent. I am pretty impressed with my back. My chest is my weak point. But I do look aesthetically pleasing(at least according to me). Check me out on instagram @mohithareja

[@lucamartini7442]

@@techtipsyard2281 I just jecked out your Insta and i have to day that im impressed! I totally agree with you, awesome back, quite aesthetic, a little bit of lacking chest. But besides that dude, I think your pretty strong, (150×10) DL even though, at least I think so, you dont weigh that much! And your vegan, that's the way to go man! Just be consistent dude and you'll be on top of the game!! Cheers from Germany:)

[@lucamartini7442]

@@techtipsyard2281 and btw, what did you do for your lower lats? T

[@Jl2damax]

The hook thumb is genius. I felt the difference right away!

[@Konstantin_Kocevski1]

Hey Scott, here's a video idea: Meal prep dos and don't, what's efficient and what isn't! Nice bulk btw! 😀

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks for the suggestion man! And thanks, been bulking on my Cheat & Recover program and it is going great! You going to try the program when it releases?! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs

[@Konstantin_Kocevski1]

ScottHermanFitness Will do, thanks for the suggestion!

[@doughuston1595]

Been doing the pulldown wrong even pulling my bicep once a few years ago. Thumbs over the bar and driving my elbows down. Two months following your advice thought I'd let you know.Thanks Scott Doug Huston Fl. Like starting over again

[@drummercarson896]

This video taught me so much

[@ScottHermanFitness]

#KnowledgeIsPower 💪🏻💪🏻

[@brettalan219]

Mate thanks for the info. You have made me understand the technique so, it's amazing. I'm a 56 year old tradesmen that's trying to loose the Dad Body and at 4:30 in the morning no instructors are available, but you're going to give me guidance.

[@ashishkaushik1790]

Very Impressive and informative...Thanks A LOT sir !!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

You’re welcome! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@daymiankraft4758]

I've been struggling with exercise and with shoulde pain due to bad form, jsut yesterday I did lat pull downs amd my shoulders are in pain... it doesn't seem too serious but um going to take a few days off and see how they feel next Monday. But thank you for these videos im slowly gettinf better and I'm slowly learning more. Just hope it not gonna be permanent damage as this has been occurring atleast 2 other times. Hopfully soon I finally get it done right...

[@tipsandtricksak9909]

Plz give golden rules for t bar row plz

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I will get there!! Planning to do a lot of these!

[@tipsandtricksak9909]

ScottHermanFitness thank you 😇

[@TheStupidBrothers2x]

Bro this straight helpped me a ton! I already new the hook hand trick and the elbo pull trick but i totally did not know what forum to be in. How to sit, shoulder position, ect. Thank you brother!

[@siddharthpandey6028]

Going to implement the elbow technique during next workout.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Great!! You’ll feel a lot more back activation! 👍🏻

[@igorGriffiths]

Thanks for this video, great attention to detail and description of where to drive the elbows.

[@gamingmessiahx3568]

Wow!! Never underestimate the thumb rule.....😉😉

[@ScottHermanFitness]

The all powerful thumb.. haha.

[@jettangeles2707]

I’m gonna try this tomorrow. I’ve always activated my biceps while trying to do this which is why I never incorporated this in my workouts.

[@khaoz07]

Hook the baaaah... very helpful tho. Thanks, man

[@ScottHermanFitness]

BAAAAAH! You’re welcome man!

[@laurenschreuder6566]

Just made these changes mid set cause I felt my form was off, and straight away felt the difference. Thanks man

[@FruityLiana]

Great video man! I see so many people pulling behind their heads in the gym 😔 thanks for the tips!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Yeah big no-no!! Thanks for watching!

[@OFFICIALchucktheboss]

Im very new to fitness and I definitely have been doing it wrong this whole time, now im doing it right, Thanks for the video!

[@rustledjammies8769]

"how do you like those aaaahples?"

[@davidsong3509]

This is definitely better than other youtube lat pulldown tuts

[@floki479]

1:10 it starts

[@MrJetlagfever]

You have by far the best and easy to follow fitness videos. Thanks!

[@rgardez42]

Hook da ba! Hey Scott. I'm Baaack. :) This helped me so I am leaving a comment.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Welcome back Robby! Hook that baaaaah real good man! You ready for my app and Cheat & Recover program coming this month?! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs

[@keanenwilson688]

Thanks man, helped out a lot. I wasn't really experienced with doing the lat pull down but now I feel comfortable doing so.

[@homeaway5087]

Soooo. Working out for the first time in a year is hard. Any tips for some good sets with reps. Not doing diet yet.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Well.. if anything I would diet first because if your diet is junk, your training will be pointless. But I’d also suggest PPL for getting back into it. There’s one on my site if you want to try it - muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs

[@neilalexanderclothing8824]

I saw your vid while I was looking for proper tips on how to do a right way of lat pull downs. Thanks man. Starting my rehabilitation for my rotator cuff injury.

[@joebuehrer]

I pretty much was afraid I was doing these wrong but your video helped me realize I was doing them right all along lol. thanks.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Haha great! Better to be safe than sorry! 😊 You ready for my app and Cheat & Recover program coming this month?! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs

[@gaarxeriss9692]

I'm glad he addressed when the weight is heavier than you are great foresight man

[@hathlete4ever916]

Outstanding tips and video!!! I had no idea that I'd been doing these wrong after all these years. For your personal preference, do you think these are better and more effective than pull ups? Or do you think pull ups are better and more effective?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Pull-ups would be king but these are awesome lat builders too!

[@hathlete4ever916]

ScottHermanFitness Right on! Thanks man. Oh hey, I finally had just put together my very own profile on your site muscularstrength.com a few days ago and am gonna try to update and get under way with new routines shortly! 👍💪

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Awesome man!! Look forward to seeing your progress!

[@hathlete4ever916]

ScottHermanFitness Yes sir!!! 👌👍

[@xoniye3573]

@@hathlete4ever916 hows ur gains now?

[@mikemusic7306]

I had captions on by mistake and it most certainly said "hook the ba" lol Great video.

[@wirehanga3966]

Mike Music so many different words for “bar” in the captions 😂 I was by, bottle, BA

[@icejumperke]

#SQUAAAAAAAAD 🔥 Internet was down bro ☹️️ You know I was gonna be one of the first to be here if my internet worked! 💪

[@ScottHermanFitness]

It’s all good bro!! Thanks for checking in!! 😁😁

[@icejumperke]

ScottHermanFitness My pleasure bro! Your videos are very helpful! 🔥

[@TheAnxietyAttic]

Thank you. I have been down lat pull downs wrong for a year. I wondered why I could not feel it on my lats

[@dianaferreira6481]

I literally only subscribed because of how he says "baaahh"

[@TheLoveAble222]

That was so helpful! I've been struggling with my lat pulldown technique as I ALWAYS end up feeling it in my biceps. Im going to try it out this way today

[@shadowjfd]

When I read perfect form on the thumbnail, i only thought of cell xD

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Hahaha a true DBZ fan, I love it. You subscribed to my OhTheHermanity channel? Lots of DBZ content on there!

[@hannahstephenson7572]

thank you! the mental cue of keeping my elbows aligned with my hips helped, and hooking the “baaa” makes such a difference! thanks for the quick and effective video! :)