Stop Messing Up Your Lat Pulldowns

Want to take your lats pulldowns to the next level? Here are three common mistakes I see people make when trying to grow their lats.

[@rastodemko3131]

As Dr. Mike says: "As if another one."

[@oliverantoniou]

Slow, as if another. RACK.

[@JulianTrebes]

I read that with his voice 😂

[@heibaimao]

AS IF ANOTHER. SLOW. SLOW. SLOW. WAIT. WAIT. rack.

[@andrelangford9249]

First time I watched one of his videos I started applying that mantra 👌🏼💯

[@bradyvilhauer4445]

“another one”

[@AIvin.]

Just about to do lat pulldowns.

[@sairajd1670]

Did u do what he said

[@iangill3876]

I think we did lat pull downs at the exact same time. Crazy

[@ChapatiMan]

@@sairajd1670no he just ignored it

[@sairajd1670]

@@ChapatiMan 🙁

[@Jl18086]

Tbh I was watching this during my rest between sets just now and applied the thumbless grip and had to drop the weight slightly but felt my lats more

[@wildfyre116]

KZbin shorts are quickly becoming a powerhouse of yours. Great job combining the pertinent information into “snack sizes”!

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Pretty much ideal for the gym too. You can keep holding your phone ergonomically, it's short form so you don't waste time and hog the equipment.

[@greasy_beefcake]

Editor needs a raise

[@TobiasBroad]

The first one of Jeff’s vids where I’m already doing everything correctly already!

[@irvinmaddox4192]

Same! I love lat pulldowns

[@nickhero6329]

Same, and im still smalll

[@bruiseleeroy7010]

Absolutely stellar tips and flawless way to execute a lat pulldown. This is why Jeff is one of the best for y'all to listen to

[@joshuabier6772]

why do you sound so condescending😭 you should listen to him too g

[@bruiseleeroy7010]

@@joshuabier6772 I do? Thats why Im here...but Im also educated in this field so its more like refresher lessons for me. He hasnt said anything I dont already know...g

[@AliAbrahem]

@@joshuabier6772because he’s Mr. Bruise Lee Roy, the boy with an anime profile picture shiver me timbers🥶🥶🥶

[@CraigMelton-jv6tc]

When you want advice on how to gain muscle, always listen to someone who needed drugs to gain muscle…clown world

[@bruiseleeroy7010]

@@AliAbrahem As I said in a comment that youtube deleted, Im an exercise science undergrad so he says everything I already know. Its a good refresher tho

[@Mcgurkyyy101]

The second tip is great. I started doing that awhile ago, basically treating my hands as hooks and I feel it WAY more now than before

[@Masterscotts1]

Feel is only a part of the process. If you’re getting the same movement and range of motion but more reps with a stronger grip (ie, thumbs used) then that is almost inarguably going to be better stimulus.

[@Mcgurkyyy101]

@@Masterscotts1 using my thumbs caused me to do less reps since it would put a strain on my forearms and they would give out before my back because I don’t use straps since they broke. So thumbless grip is the go to for me

[@paoloh885]

I've heard "forearms taking over" from a lot of different directions but I don't get what it means. Thumbless grip to me feels like I'm simply handicapping my grip and nothing else. You're still moving the weight with the same back muscles, so apart from a mental placebo, what does it actually add?

[@Mcgurkyyy101]

@@paoloh885 when you are gripping something you engage your forearms therefore when pulling the weight all of the muscle in your foreman’s begin to start firing away. If you’re moving heavy weight it’s possible that your forearms may give out causing you to not be able to grip the bar anymore even though your back could squeeze out maybe another 1 or 2 reps

[@Masterscotts1]

@@Mcgurkyyy101 sorry for the late reply: if thumbs out of the equation works best for you then no reason to change! Typically however, grip is overall stronger with thumbs used as opposed to just fingers, and also decreases the risk of tendinitis somewhat. Hook grip could be another solution if you weren’t looking to replace your straps or prioritise some forearm specificity. All the best!

[@ridhwwan]

That thumbless grip tip probably just saved my pull up game. Thank you

[@Andre_APM]

It is so nice to see a fitness influencer who just calmly and doesn't yell while using all these crazy editing techniques/effects. (William Li)

[@potatogaming7044]

I thought he left?

[@theworldlywarrior]

Keep bringing back bro Jeff please, he's hilarious. Really makes teaching the noobs interesting I find.😅

[@beowulf4201]

Am liking this individual explanation of exercise and showing everything. Quick and fast summary

[@karate-kampela2950]

Jeff: Don't lean back this much FatJoe: Okay, now lean back!

[@drakZes]

He said not that much!

[@negan4089]

I didn’t think of straps bro! Thanks been watching you for over 5 years now

[@antic4mper819]

Love the bro jeff examples of what not to do, the comparison between the correct way and completely wrong way is always helpful to see

[@98MikeyP]

The editing of this video is so good top notch quality and info!

[@sophieockerman4345]

I just love the muscles added into editing it really helps to visualize how to do the workouts

[@TobyNguyen5]

More of these shorts, PLEASE! They’re really helpful

[@jonathanray4510]

Thank you Jeff this has kept me from injuries and my eccentrics are looking so much better 26 going 27 and ego lifting and going crazy was fun but definitely not viable as you get older thanks man love your content! ❤❤❤

[@oaschbeidl]

love the overlaid muscle drawing, great way to illustrate things!

[@mickeywilcox4336]

Great tips. Thanks!

[@shanebaxter1731]

I’m glad I found your channel got me learning

[@arteagasadventures8570]

Good tips. minus the gym straps

[@AbdulGabagool83]

I’ve been teaching these to my gf as she’s new to weight lifting and I’m glad I’ve been giving her good advice! I’ll be using your channel for other workouts, much love

[@Cebbinghaus]

love this. The thumb tip is priceless

[@Lucas-go3vu]

The GOAT!!! Keep it up please! Your Shorts are amazing!!

[@mbra8228]

apart form quality content, brilliant edit and effects. Much appreciated!

[@PatricioHondagneuRoig]

I just love this format, keep em coming Jeff

[@gpx0945]

Love these shorts

[@tom09005]

Straps on the lat pulldown is crazy man

[@path9938]

how so?

[@OppressedIn4K]

Removing the thumb is a solid piece of advice because my forearms kept taking over as I got near the end of the set.

[@Fungustus1]

You absolutely made a banger short! Well done 👏

[@Oliveonanoaktree]

one of the most useful channel;s ive found for workouts

[@TheVRhub_]

please keep doing these shorts, this is insanely useful and quick

[@Kris-Ako]

Vital information allthough I didn't learn anything new here, that is how I do my pulldowns💪🏼

[@jamesd8542]

gyms need little tvs on the equipment (or a qr code link) showing this type of video. A+

[@marcoscabellomoreno2445]

The animations are amazing

[@Matthewmellow2k]

love you jeff, thanks for the great content.

[@LM-uc5sg]

Always wondered about the grip. Thumbless is far more comfortable! Thanks for confirming!

[@johnsmith-yv7rp]

Did lat pulldowns earlier, glad to hear I do every one of these tips 🔥 the thumbless grip is a game changer too, kept it for years and will never go back!

[@jakemurdock7283]

I like the visual effects. Good job man

[@tusharjaiswal1855]

Leaning back keeping bro jeff big as hell!!

[@EllisJamesStewart]

These videos are killer. Such slick editing with great animation. Oh yes, nice gym advice too.

[@agontop1]

Loving the new shorts and style of content J.Nipp!! Yes I’m a fan boy 😅

[@HEROHIRO]

Was planning on doing lat pulldowns today, thanks Jeff!

[@IFBBProYeo]

Lower it under control! Yes!

[@Leoppassion]

The cosplays for bad examples are on point😂

[@vraven-tc6cg]

Hood Jeff kinda reminds me of prison Mike from the office. 😂

[@DinoFan1993]

This guy is awesome, actual good information

[@bellamybomb]

I'm always cracking up at Bro Jeff with that same outfit every time

[@zacktalbot9874]

This man has helped me so much

[@juliogarza6634]

Love your videos,brother thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@jeminmehta7353]

That grip suggestions is actually great. I used to feel my forearms also work during lat pulldowns and wondered what could be done so that they aren't used as much.

[@Chazman2705]

Dr Mike was working a wicked forearm workout sesh while watching this video

[@gvkvishal4359]

"Lower your weight slowly, as you feel your back pulling apart"🥶

[@ilasilas3261]

That's some incredible animation 👏👏

[@braylonborchert1208]

W this dude for making informative videos

[@jasontaylor5998]

that no thumb thing is brilliant. cheers

[@jimmyangel4179]

That’s it. You earned a sub!

[@kylecuera]

Guys at my local gym needs to see this. Always swinging so wide and smashing the plates after a set. 😂

[@officialfoo]

I love these shorts. all going into a gym playlist.

[@princeattwal8953]

You’re great sir 🙌🏻

[@TreTube]

thanks this changed everything

[@user-fw1ge4lh5n]

Those back animations are crazy good

[@ItsNicolau]

"As if you're gonna do another one." - This is the best advice I ever learned from Mike Israetel 👌🏻

[@kurtjross]

I started doing reverse grip lat pulldowns, I’ve seen some amazing results and I can get a real pump that way.

[@laxlord2h540]

Love this guys videos keep it up!

[@mikesteven1133]

I like that he added it (maybe) the most important.

[@user-gk6rf8ls1d]

Nice animation of the muscles

[@kirasuzu.]

More shorts like these pls ❤

[@SaywhatIwant2]

honestly science based lifting is super fun for me idk why people hate it cuz like i laugh in joy everytime i finish a workout with excellent forn.

[@user-ff1ez5sy5h]

"that final negative on that final rep" on every move you can

[@BillyBoy360]

Thx for the tips, cuss i always feel my forearm tired, and now i know the reason

[@lKappa]

Editors earning their pay🔥

[@J.Enduren]

sometimes its nice to see a video like this and you already do the right things haha

[@ngelemental2274]

Holy shit a real human that works out and doesn’t pump himself with chemicals to fake it till he makes it

[@sahan6996]

all points covered, well done

[@strengthandfist1294]

Best tip ever I am tired of seeing others ego lifting in this exercise just to show off their garbage reps.

[@AbdulGabagool83]

Also I’m glad I’m not the only one doing the thumbs over thing, I actually do it for lots of random workouts, it feels more natural a lot of time

[@Zai-wp4bx]

Whatever you do just feel your back. Straight forward.

[@Spazticspaz]

Damn. Knew all of this intuitively just from lifting for 17 years. So its definitely good advice.

[@Calupp]

that's the best 'xray' effect I've ever seen in a fitness video.

[@mateodelossantos3397]

Just used straps for backday today and it really helped to focus on the back. Defo recommend :)

[@finn7530]

never stop making these educational vids bro

[@essentialgoodness6607]

thank you for posting this on my pull day

[@KARUNACOLLECTIVES]

really appreciate your video!!❤

[@TOiNEDFitness]

Solid advice, as always

[@growingheart8039]

These shorts are next level❤

[@astormollerpoulsen3053]

You know they are proffesional when they hit you with the "anatomical muscles edit while doing the exersice" thing.

[@Ellepridgen]

That Duran and backward cap combo is iconic lmaoooooo

[@patrickmcmahon9156]

Def guilty of your last point. I always let the bar 'fly back up' thus losing that last, hard rep. Great info

[@UtibexEssien]

Crazy how high quality his shorts are.

[@techlon]

I like letting the last rep go as it helps me back up again 🆙

[@yusrieadams8280]

Needed this, about to get back into gym after two years of sloppiness

[@RellshouldBsleep]

I control every negative on the way up, takes away from some of the reps and the weight but the stretch is worth it to me

[@michelangelocaruncho8571]

Very solid video

[@reddillon8425]

God dammit KZbin shorts i JUST finished lat pulldowns and this is the very next short thhat pops up

[@SAUCE206]

Dr. Mike left his mark

[@Bern_il_Cinq]

I fucking love the lat stretch 11/10 favorite part of any exercise would recommend

[@albino5995]

Solid advice 💪

[@julianrivera8205]

Keep making more informative shorts.