Improve Your Lat Pulldown For Growth | Targeting The Muscle Series

[@howardfairbanks6965]

"We will show you how to get an enormous back that inconveniences you at every turn" Man knows what the people want

[@McWilliams93]

Puns. We want puns.

[@kalmkoala9243]

When he said that I started cracking up. It's so true 😂

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😂

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

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[@MrCmon113]

When a shirt I bought two years ago still fits, I'm offended.

[@xGUANdeLUPEx]

It's actually insane how much free info RP & Dr.Mike directly put out on their youtube. Very appreciative and grateful for them!

[@Nemesistyx]

Free, with ads. Lets stop pretending that people are doing a lot when they are doing what's expected from the best of their fields. This is nonsense for him, but missing knowledge for us nobodies.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

@@Nemesistyx Everybody is a somebody, my friend. KZbin fame or whatever aside, I still pathetically jack off into a paper towel and have to stare myself in the eyes as I'm washing my hands before going to sleep most nights, you feel me? - Dr. Mike

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Thank you, it's my pleasure! - Dr. Mike PS Click on more ads so I can crash more of my lambos for fun! JKJKJK

[@JezzaN1]

@@RenaissancePeriodization one of us..

[@unky5724]

@@Nemesistyx I didn’t get a single add. Weird. FYI, free with ads = free.

[@danielalbornoz2441]

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

[@EddieLovesYou]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@midneis]

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)​@@midneis

[@notacrew69]

I cannot thank you guys enough for putting all these information with High quality for free when you can put it behind a pay wall !!! I hope i can support you guys soon!!

[@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!

[@drathmor1401]

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

[@YaStarz]

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

[@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 😉

[@deanowatching23]

@Death search for ‘Jonni Shreve’ Best coach on KZbin by far.

[@daverowlandsink5327]

I have always struggled with feeling my lats on a workout even after 20 odd years of training in the gym. I am now on my easing back in phase after a few months off following your video on that as my reference but over the next 4-6 weeks will be playing around with what you describe here as your the man and by far the best advisor on youtube for training. so much facts and science!!! I look forward to this phase of my journey in training following your guidance as I have a good feeling this time round.

[@daviddawn9043]

I love listening to this guy he really knows his stuff and it is fun to listen

[@SoyCesarAugusto]

I hope the "improve your leg extension" comes very soon. This is the best channel by far.

[@KAGEMORIEru]

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

[@TheAmrein]

I thought a tiny mike appeared from below at 0:47

[@Steven-bq5fu]

Would love advice focused on maximizing upper back especially rhomboids, mind muscle connection, and minimizing bis tris and especially forearms if possible especially on rows, especially barbell bent over rows!

[@TheGreektrojan]

He's going to do all of the major muscles this series. This was just video 2 I believe.`

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Yep! Already filmed the bent row one, will be out in a few weeks! - Dr. Mike

[@Steven-bq5fu]

@@RenaissancePeriodization hell yeah! Thanks!

[@juansamudio1171]

Can you show us how to take a shower… I’m a visual learner btw

[@mangatanga.]

😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Wooo! - Dr. Mike

[@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

[@internalmedicine9982]

Best channel on KZbin, in the subject of scientific approach to muscle growth

[@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

[@Beanpapac15]

Best fitness youtube channel bar none. I got more useful technique and programming pointers from this channel for free than I did over a year of personal training.

[@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.

[@aaronoli3729]

Being a girl in the gym I'm always clueless how to use or to at least make myself feel like I'm doing right accordingly to my body comfort without contributing much on injuries, Dr Mike generously share enriching information, thank you Dr 💙 you've done a great deal for us the newbies.

[@faragmostafa633]

Plastic body had a small chip when kzbin.infoUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS I opened from box- would have sent back but it works well- using for warming up before exercising from full knee replacement- also use several times during day to keep movement easy. Sturdy, easy to use, easy to assemble (instructions didn’t match but easy to put together). Getting the same movement as the warm up bike at PT. Would suggest to order before surgery so you have it home ready to use when you can!!! Doesn’t take up a lot of space-not heavy so easy to move- not using for arms but I think it would work just as well

[@stensenandersen4350]

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

[@syedmustafabilal8432]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@darrunn]

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

[@coke8077]

Dr. Mike is my go to channel for anything fitness/gym related

[@zakkai]

1:20 I was not expecting that

[@Ian00003]

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

[@ansbelling]

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

[@ansbelling]

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

[@ahaibeh91]

@@ansbelling that’s awesome. have you seen increased results from it?

[@XanderAurelius]

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

[@jofortin22]

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

[@slikognito]

LAT us know, Mike!😎🍻😎

[@SteffanBoodhoo]

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

[@joegasparro2395]

Dr. Mike, I am 6 foot 7, watching you have to stand on the seat cracks me up. Let's go halfsies and invent an adjustable height pulldown where you can lower or higher the pulley and bring it to market. I have the opposite problem, I can't get a full stretch bc at the top of my reps I am resting on the stack. I also need a higher pulley for tricep pushdowns b/c I can't get the stretch at the top of the rep there either. I have to get on my knees (which I don't mind, but there is a time and place for that).

[@sf2explus184]

5:52 i find the straight up style lat pull down transfers over to pull ups a bit better but hit's the lats less in terms of feel.

[@brutalgarden2194]

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

[@ketetefid1825]

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!

[@lorini11]

Please Dr. Mike could you do a video on the 45 degree back/hip extension,,, and maybe back extensions on the GHD since it's the same idea?

[@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.

[@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🤝

[@randomscandinavian6094]

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

[@phinnphace]

I gotta say ur leg press one last week totally fixed me. Thank you!?

[@domepiece11]

I had trouble feeling my lats on a standard cable lat pulldown. Even with Versa Grips, I would only feel my forearms. Well, my gym has a Hammer Strength lat pulldown machine where the handles go from wider to narrower as you pull down. I tried it one day simply because all the cable machines were taken and I LOVE it. I can actually feel lactic acid build up in my lats for once! So don't be afraid to try different machines. Just a slight change in grip or angle can make all the difference for your anthropometry. And use Versa Grips! They are awesome. Also, Elitefts just released a lat pulldown video that is really good.

[@ncdozer3103]

Lactate and hydrogen ion, lactate is what creates that burn

[@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!

[@Zakito0oBG]

Hello, 2 months ago I developed a very slight pain in my chest (petcoralis major) from the too many kilos I put on my back when I do push-ups. I trained with pain for exactly a month until I felt that if I did one more rep I would most likely tear the chest. Just to add that I have no bruises, swelling and limited movement. I only feel pain when I stretch my arm forward in front of my body and squeeze my chest (like dumbbell bench press). Just to add that I don't have constant pain. Now I rested for 2 weeks (full body training without chest) and did 2 light chest workouts because I thought I had recovered, but unfortunately it hurt again. I have noticed that from shoulder exercises and pull-ups I stress the tendons of my chest and my chest hurts a little after these exercises. I went to the doctor and he told me to rest for 2 weeks. He said after these 2 weeks to start light weight training but without chest exercises. I'm still thinking of resting for 4 weeks, but I'm worried about whether I'll fully recover. Is it a good idea to stop training for 4 weeks and just in case do you think I need MRI and some kind of rehabilitation? Thank you in advance for your reply!

[@wesbrown0417]

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

[@RootsEcho]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@gavinmurphy3584]

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

[@punikachi]

So excited for this series, thanks Dr. Mike

[@annielasway2026]

I would love to see a video on targeting outer quads specifically in order to get a larger quad sweep. There is a video on quads in general but on the outer thigh/ quad sweep.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Man I gotta be honest, that might not be possible in any notable sense. The direct research has not been kind to the inner/outer sweep stuff. Maybe there's something to it, but it's nothing I've yet figured out. Sorry! - Dr. Mike

[@tonymurray7260]

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

[@watermydriedupsoul]

I love how he said, welcome "BACK"!

[@ghost_cipher]

I absolutely LOVE this series!!! 🤙🏻💪🏻

[@Casshern_Sin]

This is really good for me. I've been faffing around with grip position and stuff because my forearms hurt before my lats. Also, dont be afraid to drop weight slightly, it's not going backwards if you improve technique.

[@adammiller5966]

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

[@Young-funny45]

Mikes tips are always painful at first but once you relax and don’t fight them you can see real growth

[@JosephMiller-hu7bq]

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

[@Sonny2299]

0:06 was that a cyberpunk spotted sound effect?? 😳

[@samuelmelton8353]

Going to try out some variations today - have difficulty feeling the lats on lat pulldown. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@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.

[@cyclist5000]

I'd like to see some alterations to squats when people get butt wink. I know widening the stance helps, but takes a lot of tension off to quads (adductors and glutes seem to take over)

[@samwatts3450]

Agreed this would be an awesome topic of discussion :)

[@cyclist5000]

@@coolikedat9983 I'm jealous! 😥 The only other machine for quads I have access to is leg press :(

[@ChristianSedaTalks]

Elevate the heel. That’s what I did and it solved that issue for me

[@DanO1234567t]

The black mag grip turned the lat pull-down into something special. Wide and narrow grip both help reduce the bicep engagement. I always preferred neutral grip chins for back work until I found the mag grip.

[@jonkwilloughby]

This video has helped me enormously! Thank you!!

[@samuele.marcora]

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

[@monstermind4286]

I remember the moment I finally started Legitimately feeling my back my lats. It was amazing. Once I tapped into the muscle it has always been easy ever since. Back grew so much since.

[@kozmo7]

Great tips Dr Mike, love this series

[@SergeyLifts]

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

[@Jjjohnson112]

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

[@wicklandtube]

you rock! -- such basic information that can be applied to all training -- people listen to this!

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

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

[@NickOfNight]

thanks Dr. Mike! learned a lot from you.

[@narendrasonkar2388]

T bar rows and even some technique changes to hit mid delts more on a overhead press movement. Thank you

[@thepsychedelicathlete]

On back position, something that isn't discussed is keeping a lean back the entire time and not straightening at the top. It may seem like you aren't stretching, but if you have good control, you can stretch, just at a different angle- the angle that might stretch your lats in a more ideal way.

[@thisisbadpr]

RP always here when i need them. 💪💪

[@TheBrick534]

Another point to make, atleast for the straight bar, is supinating the hands in various positions as well will hit things differently. Throw fat grips into the mix too, and you have a ton of variation just with a straight bar.

[@robertchalfant7233]

Yes, lat pulls for me is a a good thing, but same thing as you said,some bars help but the eccentric is king for me. Good form, and no shoulder pain 👍🏼

[@pratikharpale3521]

DR MIKE IS THE BEST!!!!

[@NoahMiles47]

One of these videos about rear delts would be doggone spectacular

[@grouchdouglas5507]

4:00 You can also pull the bar down in front of you. Brandon Curry method

[@brianjackson4177]

Love this series so far

[@stevent8314]

Great insight & advice. Thank you, Doctor.

[@naukafit]

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

[@sirhc4986]

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

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

Dr Mike is a Gem 💎

[@j.ebburts8393]

I'm laughing my ass off with 7:48. Noted! I'm enjoying the series

[@MarcBreaugh]

Great content, Dr Mike. Thank you!