Improve Your Lat Pulldown For Growth | Targeting The Muscle Series

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@@unky5724 Not actually free since the ads cost you time in addition to the content itself.

[@danielalbornoz2441]

"welcome BACK". what an entrance for a lat pulldown video, well done Dr. Mike

[@AlexanderBlocker]

I teared up laughing when you stood on the seat to get the bar. I was doing wide grip pulldown myo-reps at Dragon’s Den a few weeks ago, also 5’6”, but only around 148 lbs … with 140 on the machine. Getting the bar for each restart was like a little Marry Poppins reenactment 😂

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Dude I've done the same thing. I just pretend nobody notices lolll - Dr. Mike

[@bradleypetty9678]

Lol- I'm 5'6" as well. I daisy-chain 3-4 links, then can reach just by standing up. 😉

[@Arnmazing23]

I'm 5'5 150 lbs and I do 220+ on lat pull downs and I look ridiculous trying to get it down lmao. When people judge me I'm like it's 70 lbs heavier than me.

[@midsein]

Um… is everyone there like 6’4? Lol I’m 5’6 and have no issue reaching the bar in my gym.

[@akshaymishra3674]

You prolly have long arms . I have a long torso and short arms but can reach the bar (not the wide grips tho)​@@midsein

[@Zeroleon]

My lats doubled in size when I fiddled with narrow grip and started touching the sternum with a pretty big lean, also focusing on forcing your elbows to go in a sort of an arched moving pattern really made a difference for me

[@derinko]

I tried this technique last Monday and I was really pumped after just 1 set

[@timmian85]

Pfft, i my lats tripled in size after i fiddled with a wide grip, not touching the sternum and not leaning at all, and paying no attention to my elbows. And injecting steroids.

[@fotis3v480]

@@timmian85 it would quadruple if you did the above+ steroids.

[@timmian85]

@@fotis3v480 I skip leg day, so if it is a windy day i would not be able to go outside with a back that big.

[@danielgodoy9085]

Was is overhand or underhand?

[@McMeatBag]

I love the neutral grip. I actually look forward to that exercise because it feels so satisfying how much I feel my lats while doing it. It proves that my lats do exist.

[@EddieLovesYou]

The absolute restraint shown when saying “every fist and 2 finger increment” without so much as a wink to the camera is inspiring

[@CJ-nu2rk]

This was perfect timing, I'm making my new program and have been trying to really focus in on growing my Lats. +1 Lambos to the fleet

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Very cool! Best of luck on your new program. I actually buy Lambos two at a time or not at all at this point. Yeah, I'm a big deal. - Dr. Mike

[@Rich.3015]

Putting thumbs over the bar rather than under helped me enormously even tho its a small adjustment. It encourages you to use your arms more as hooks for stronger back engagment.

[@bubbyj1332]

Excellent video. I experimented with pull downs for a long time because I had a super difficult time feeling the stretch and squeeze, but pulling lower down towards my sternum was absolutely the answer. Been cramping trying to wipe my ass after back day ever since. Thanks for all you do, Mike!

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That is exactly the kind of video series I need right now!👍🙂 Love your content Dr. Mike!😍

[@YaStarz]

My lat and I have a deep connection already. This series is great!

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Thank Dr Mike. Always struggled with my lats but today I'm going to take your advice here and apply it to my workout at the gym. Appreciate your tips and knowledge

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[@dondinero13]

Love this series Dr Mike. Keep them coming. Thank you. By the way the MAG attachments I feel the best in my opinion. Those things light up my back like none other.

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Dr Mike is the best fitness educator on youtube hands down. much appreciation brother.

[@kevinswiderski8866]

OMG HELL YES! This is the exact video i NEED ! Every other muscle is fine but my lats are so damn hard to get , excited to watch this one! Thank you Dr. Mike! :D

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This is exactly what I asked for on your last video. Thanks Dr.Mike

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Holy crap--I literally just asked on the last video for a video like this. God tier Dr. Mike!

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This was brilliant and looking forward to the series! Would love to see a video on lateral raises

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So excited for this series, thanks Dr. Mike

[@davidcbeaudoin]

Lots of great tips in this video. Thanks, Dr Mike! I often find that my lat pulldown capacity is limited by my grip, so I might think about picking up that thinner grip you showed.

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I absolutely LOVE this series!!! 🤙🏻💪🏻

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this is exactly what I needed I have had trouble with this forever thank you

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Awesome series. Looking forward to the deadlift and skullcrusher episodes! And back ext. and lying leg curl

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Awesome series!!!! Nice production Scott and well explained Dr Mike

[@randomscandinavian6094]

This video gives me hope. Not completely convinced that I actually have lats but we’ll see. Thanks!

[@MrStreetninja007]

Controlling The Eccentric and over exaggerating the stretch at the top of every rep is the best thing I've got from Mike on Lats

[@oldsingingstudentdougbillf1665]

Very valuable advice and display for me! I’m constantly struggling to decide “proper” grip for me and looking for that right feel. I now understand the mechanics of lat pull-down and will be ROCKING them this morning!

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I love the fact that Dr. Mike always emphasizes that everybody is built differently and what works for others may not work for some and that’s okay

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Great insight & advice. Thank you, Doctor.

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Regular viewer from Pakistan and I have to say, out of the all the fitness KZbinrs I watch, you're the best, the sense of humor is the icing on the cake. Although, I can't find the other videos in this series, it says they are hidden, I wonder why

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Great tips Dr Mike, love this series

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Thanks for the work y'all do

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Thank you very much. If you search on KZbin (right now), there are very few informative videos that cover this topic well. Last night I wished you would investigate this area. And here we are. Cool!

[@Ian00003]

I recently started to lean back more on lat pulldowns and I’m loving it

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Great content, Dr Mike. Thank you!

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Love this series so far

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Great video! I would love one like this for side delt movements such as Cable Cross-Body Laterals or Super ROM Laterals

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Just the video I needed! Will try these techniques out this weekend.

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This is exactly what I needed.

[@AdamScottfit]

Great video Mike - big fan of the mag grip pull-down attachments!

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Thank you so much for this info. I appreciate it!

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I really enjoying this series! 💯

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Love the new video intro and blacksite gym! Great info cheers Doc

[@sirhc4986]

Love the videos Dr. Mike! Just outside shoulder mag grip and supinated close grip are fire for me.

[@johnmacaluso7249]

This was awesome thank you for going to school so we don’t have to ,slow eccentric was the best burn I’ve had

[@salvaged_title]

I start with a wide grip and a slight lean. I then go with 2-3 finger narrower grip on each subsequent set, usually 6 sets total. The lean also has straightened out by the final two sets with the narrower grip widths. Controlling the ecentric I have found gives me the best growth stimulus, too.

[@peterbravestrong]

Brilliant advice as always. Thanks. 🙏

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Just the answer I was looking for. Thanks

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Everything he gives for tips , I try and it's like wow he hits it like you need to , you feel it in the muscle your working

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Love his videos - because most of the instructional videos on here are devoid of context.

[@PatLures]

Love this format

[@ericthiede9712]

3 Qs 1) How would you calibrate isolateral variations? Cable, machine, or most challenging the ring pullups. 2) In pursuit of full ROM benefits, opinion on the alternating rocking pulldown? 3) If I cant touch my chest after the first 2-3 reps, should I simply drop the weight? Balancing big loaded eccentric stretch with power curve limitations at the bottom.

[@laycamwd238]

Great video, can’t wait to do pulldowns again.

[@joshenders]

Thanks Dr. Mike!

[@SteffanBoodhoo]

when your lat pull down technique and reasoning is the way Dr Mike prefers, validation in all forms

[@thunderkat5282]

Great vids, Mike! Thanks!

[@jordankanavel1618]

This is right on time. Lately I feel my biceps and shoulders when I'm doing lat pulls.

[@timmian85]

I just think about my tiny calves when i do lat pulldowns.

[@deanowatching23]

Then try and do them much more upright (as if you were doing pull-ups!) and probably reduce weight. Concentrate on full range of movement and slow and controlled eccentric. I bet that makes you feel the lats much more. I think people get into the habit of just going too heavy, make the sets too quick and with poor form. Slow them down and control them. Sorry if I’m wrong, just trying to help 💪🏻

[@timmian85]

@@deanowatching23 Dr Mike should make a video on this topic

[@deanowatching23]

@@timmian85 He did. But he didn’t say what technically is the best. Maybe an IBFF pro coach should do one. Actually, they have 😉

[@BigDees19]

@@deanowatching23 which video is it ? any links ? or tell us what to search ?

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LOVE THIS SERIES !* KEEP GOING !

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That bad things and fun things are basically the same I think is the prime takeaway from this

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[@Mustang_Chris]

I tried the straight pull down and I'm feeling the contractions way down at the bottom at the insertion point. I've never had that before. Kinda nice feeling something new. Thanks Dr Mike.

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Wooo! - Dr. Mike

[@MichaelSharratt]

Loving this series. 👍👍👍

[@NewSparky97]

Excellent video! I was just talking with my pops about the way I have trouble with lat pulldowns and not feeling anything in my lats at the weights I've been doing. I need to experiment more with grip and, I think, higher weight. As is, I feel my forearms, hands, biceps and shoulders before I feel my lats at all.

[@samuele.marcora]

I have always had problems feeling the lats. I will try these tips when I m back in the gym after holiday

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Thank you I needed these this so bad!

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I love this series!

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props for saying vice versa correctly!

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Thanks very informative.Glad you add some humor.

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Great video! Can't wait for the shoulders one, it's the strangest muscle to train for me.

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Awesome vlogs, new fan of your classes .

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I love how he said, welcome "BACK"!

[@wread1982]

Great tips sir! Thanks!

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Always a great video

[@banara9656]

Amazing info! Thanks!!!

[@kennuge12]

I ALWAYS had problems feeling my lats working (and other muscles as well). But I bought the bar with the parallel grip and I was amazed at the difference. I, also, use that bar for seated rows. I bought the one with the narrow grip as well. I use it for seated rows. Haven't tried it for pulldowns yet.

[@unbroken8413]

This series looks extremely promising.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Cool! We've already filmed like 6 of these, and have like 20 VIR (videos in reserve lol) - Dr. Mike

[@rafaleon199937]

A video on Squats for quad activation would be amazing great video btw

[@tonymurray7260]

Lat prayers and/or cable pull downs. Always feel them in the long head of the triceps before my back

[@anne-sofiebelling2530]

This is so true. I used to hate lat pulldowns but then tried a different attachment and it made a world of difference. Now it's one of my favourite exercises, lol.

[@ahaibeh91]

Which attachment did you switch from/to? I recently went from straight bar to MAG bar and it has been night and day for stimulating my lats

[@anne-sofiebelling2530]

@@ahaibeh91 Same as you! 😁 The MAG attachment makes a world of difference 🤯

[@ahaibeh91]

@@anne-sofiebelling2530 that’s awesome. have you seen increased results from it?

[@LordPepe-jh5dt]

I used to use a narrow grip for pulldowns. Recently I've switched to wide grip and even though I can't lift as much weight, I can really feel my back with the wide grip.

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Thank you, love from 🇨🇦

[@brandoncarter2624]

Guys, i have been doing back for a few months and never felt like my lats were hit well. But adter watching his video on lat pull downs where i leaned a bit back when pulling the weight with going forward for the stretch when reseting the movement worked amazing on my lats. I feel it every time now when i do back day.

[@AnarchyDucky]

This series is awesome

[@FC-dv1eb]

Dam Dr Mike once again what a fucking great video, thank you! Arms looking fucking massive keep it going 💯

[@joshualouis5477]

I always take a wide grip for the lat pull downs and never feel anything. In fact, I’ve felt my last sore after a workout 1 time in my life. I always thought lat pull downs REQUIRED a wide grip. Thanks for this, I’m done with wide grips🤝

[@Rorgash]

tested a new gym last time i trained, their pull down machine really hit my back hard, didnt feel that great using it to start with but the resulting soreness proved how well it hit

[@ddavidjeremy]

Dr. Mike doing a demo with my working set weight.

[@SergeyLifts]

Perfect timing Mike, I was lost in the Flying Squirrel Wikipedia page as I was searching for that perfect lat technique.