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Lat Pulldown – A Back Exercise that Builds Bigger Muscles

Terry ClarkBy Terry ClarkMarch 24, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
Lat Pulldown - A Back Exercise that Builds Bigger Muscles
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Do you want to know more about the Lat Pulldown exercise? The lat pulldown is a great exercise when adding size and strength to your back.

This move works the lats – the large muscles on the sides of your upper body – and other muscles in your back. With proper form, the lat pulldown can be an extremely effective way to build bigger muscles.

Man performing lat exercise

Variations with the Lat Pulldown

You can perform the lat pulldown with a variety of different grip positions. However, the most common grip is the overhand (or pronated) grip, where your palms face you.

You can also do the lat pulldown with an underhand (or supinated) grip, which is when your palms face toward you. Some people find that this grip is a bit easier on the shoulders.

You can also experiment with grip width. A narrower grip will target the lats more, while a wider grip will emphasize the muscles in the middle of your back.

How to Perform the Lat Pulldown

  1.  Sit down at a lat pulldown machine and adjust the seat’s height to be comfortable.
  2. Grab the bar with an overhand grip, your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lean back slightly and curl your torso upward, lifting the bar until it’s in front of your chest.
  4. Keeping your elbows close to your body, slowly lower the bar to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

What Muscles are Used to Complete the Lat Pulldown?

The lat pulldown is an excellent exercise for targeting the latissimus dorsi – the large muscles on the sides of your upper body. We often refer to these muscles as the “lats.” Other muscles used during this exercise include the biceps, traps, and rear delts.

Who Can Benefit from Performing the Lat Pulldown?

The lat pulldown is an excellent exercise for anyone looking to build strength and size in their back muscles. It can be especially beneficial for athletes who take part in sports that require a lot of upper body strength, such as football, baseball, bodybuilding, and swimming.

What Mistakes Do People Make When Completing the Lat Pulldown?

People make a few common mistakes when doing the lat pulldown. One is not using enough weight. When starting, it’s essential to use a weight that allows you to complete 12-15 reps with excellent form.

Another mistake is not keeping their elbows close to their body when lowering their weight. This can cause shoulder pain. Finally, some people arch their backs when lifting weights, leading to lower back pain. By avoiding these mistakes, you’ll be able to perform the lat pulldown safely and effectively.

Here is a lat pulldown workout that you can use to target your back muscles

  • Warm up with some light cardio for 5-10 minutes.
  • Lat Pulldown – Perform three sets of 12-15 reps using a challenging weight that allows you to maintain excellent form. Rest 60 seconds between sets.
  • Bent-Over Row – Complete three sets of 12-15 reps. Rest 60 seconds between sets.
  • Pullup – Complete three sets of 12-15 reps. Rest 60 seconds between sets.
  • Dumbbell Reverse Fly – Complete three sets of 12-15 reps. Rest 60 seconds between sets.
  • Cool down with some light cardio for 5-10 minutes.

The Last Word on How to Use the Lat Pulldown to Create Larger Back Muscles

Lat pulldowns are a back exercise popular among bodybuilders because they can build bigger muscles. However, the training must be done in the correct form to achieve this goal.

When you perform lat pulldowns, keep your core engaged and retract your shoulder blades to activate the lats.

Remember to use a weight that allows you to complete between 8-12 reps with excellent form. If you can lift more weight using poor form, you are at risk of injury.

Also, use the progressive overload principle and a periodization plan once you get used to the exercise. The body will adapt to any workout, but to prevent a plateau, you can increase the intensity and change up the training.

So, next time you hit the gym, try this back exercise and see how big your muscles can get! If you or someone you know is considering bodybuilding, share this article on Facebook or Twitter so that others can learn more about building muscle.

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