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 combing the pertinent information into “snack sizes”!

[@TobiasBroad]

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

[@irvinmaddox4192]

Same! I love lat pulldowns

[@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!

[@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)

[@ridhwan7255]

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

[@greasy_beefcake]

Editor needs a raise

[@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!

[@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! ❤❤❤

[@98MikeyP]

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

[@negan4089]

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

[@TobyNguyen5]

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

[@gpx0945]

Love these shorts

[@jamesd8542]

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

[@LM-uc5sg]

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

[@TheVRhub_]

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

[@mickeywilcox4336]

Great tips. Thanks!

[@mbra8228]

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

[@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

[@PatricioHondagneuRoig]

I just love this format, keep em coming Jeff

[@Fungustus1]

You absolutely made a banger short! Well done 👏

[@Cebbinghaus]

love this. The thumb tip is priceless

[@edgarphillips2395]

I'm proud of myself hearing this, I figured out the final negative thing going push ups a long long time ago I remember thinking if you can push up then you can always resist down, I always end my push ups on a negative

[@Oliveonanoaktree]

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

[@Spazticspaz]

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

[@EllisJamesStewart]

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

[@d7k33]

Love that ur evidence based and have a bc degree . What a rare combo on social media !!

[@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.

[@tusharjaiswal1855]

Leaning back keeping bro jeff big as hell!!

[@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!

[@Kris-Ako]

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

[@Quiron1985]

Well, this content is way better then introducing weird exercises to a mostly clueless crowd. Explaining the details of well established exercises is so much better.

[@agontop1]

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

[@patrickmcmahon9156]

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

[@Bern_il_Cinq]

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

[@HEROHIRO]

Was planning on doing lat pulldowns today, thanks Jeff!

[@jakemurdock7283]

I like the visual effects. Good job man

[@zeshanrahman8849]

I try doing aloe negatives on my last reps and man that hits different. Thank you for the advice 😤

[@sahan6996]

all points covered, well done

[@user-fw1ge4lh5n]

Those back animations are crazy good

[@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.

[@officialfoo]

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

[@georgiafan6618]

I use the slow negative on every rep with wrist straps. I can’t do heavy anymore, so I go less weight, and focus on bottom squeeze every rep, slow negative. It helps me at 61.

[@vraven-tc6cg]

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

[@user-ff1ez5sy5h]

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

[@philcornish2187]

The final negative applies to the majority of all exercises.

[@random__122]

Mainly for cable excersizes

[@user-fh2yb5ou9h]

i think he just explained 3 videos in one short with good editing💀

[@Calupp]

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

[@zacktalbot9874]

This man has helped me so much

[@TOiNEDFitness]

Solid advice, as always

[@yusrieadams8280]

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

[@TreTube]

thanks this changed everything

[@Zai-wp4bx]

Whatever you do just feel your back. Straight forward.

[@mikesteven1133]

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

[@UtibeFlixBts]

Crazy how high quality his shorts are.

[@user-gk6rf8ls1d]

Nice animation of the muscles

[@Aylingfx]

It’s great to know that I always have done it the science based way 👌🏾

[@jimmyangel4179]

That’s it. You earned a sub!

[@braylonborchert1208]

W this dude for making informative videos

[@ItsNicolau]

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

[@laxlord2h540]

Love this guys videos keep it up!

[@ilasilas3261]

That's some incredible animation 👏👏

[@techlon]

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

[@BillyBoy360]

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

[@finn7530]

never stop making these educational vids bro

[@adang9948]

The last tip is just good gym etiquette in general. So many lay machines break because people let the weight fly on the last rep

[@mateodelossantos3397]

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

[@DanBlabbers]

I just started working out seriously a few weeks ago and I feel uncomfortable dropping the weight fast and I wanna do the motion correctly so I always release the weight slow and extra careful. I’m glad I know this is also important for muscle growth

[@YourContentSucks.]

Thanks, Nipple.

[@juliogarza6634]

Love your videos,brother thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@andrebunting7603]

I always feel these in my biceps

[@kirasuzu.]

More shorts like these pls ❤

[@Ellepridgen]

That Duran and backward cap combo is iconic lmaoooooo

[@J.Enduren]

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

[@bryank5502]

I use to haaate doing back cuz I was only feeling it in my arms.. and now it’s one of my favorite days after a couple months of consistency !

[@nelsonsxs3515]

Somehow the algorithm knew today is my back day

[@VeNoMziV]

Ah nice, i didnt realise but i do remove my thumb when doing pull downs just by nature, good to know im on the right path

[@brandonbuendia6891]

The bandana in the wind is killing me

[@julianrivera8205]

Keep making more informative shorts.

[@essentialgoodness6607]

thank you for posting this on my pull day

[@tom09005]

Straps on the lat pulldown is crazy man

[@radhamanohar2307]

Literally i use thumbless grip for most of the back, lats workout . Damn that makes me feel my lat and back workouts🔥

[@jaymiller6728]

you literally explained my pull-down technique. i started doing them after i noticed i couldn’t do pull ups anymore without shoulder pain. my lats have gotten wider from these.

[@Erydanus]

That's a relief I've actually even leaning back the perfect amount, and wondering if I need to do more. No!

[@joeharrison7363]

Great hand position. Not that goofy looking ultra wide like most people do. Pulled down to the chest to. Can’t stand watching newbies or know it alls go to the stomach. Hold for a sec at the bottom for that squeeze before going back up.

[@albino5995]

Solid advice 💪

[@SAUCE206]

Dr. Mike left his mark

[@KimCatVlogs]

your gym bro character is so funny 😂

[@TerraTrix_]

A guy in the gym I go to told me to stop pulling the bar until it reaches my chest a while back (wanted me to pull it to the height of my eyes). I think the guy is really experienced but a lot of people seem to prefer my former version of doing pull downs.

[@David_Barriault]

bro jeff is so goated

[@CoachingbyCade]

Wow I love the last point, letting the last rep be slow seems like a key thing.

[@arteagasadventures8570]

Good tips. minus the gym straps

[@umityldrm6355]

I've learned i do it just perfectly :)

[@RektomWreker]

If you have problems feeling your lats, use a pistol grip. I'll lower the amount of weight and point my index and maybe middle finger upwards forcing my hand to pull from my pinky and ring finger, it'll remove your biceps from the equation and when you get more experienced you don't have to do a pistol grip and use all your fingers but you'll understand how to pull from there.

[@Frinx2]

Very underated tip 👏

[@basilez]

I'd love to know how you make these edits, Jeff