When it comes to maximizing the effectiveness of the Single-Arm Lat Pulldown, it’s not just about pulling the weight down—it’s about connecting your mind to every primary muscle involved in the middle regions of your back. The primary working muscles here are the latissimus dorsi, but yo...
The dumbbell pullover traditionally begins and ends when the dumbbell is above the chest. (1) However, most of the key muscles of the pullover are offloaded at this point in the range of motion, because the dumbbell is no longer creating demand for the shoulder extensors (i.e. lats, p...
My guide shows you how to do Pullups: proper grip width, arm position, what if you can’t do a single rep, and more. Get stronger with my technique tips.
Exhale and slowly pull your body up by bending your elbows and pulling them down to your sides. Try to pull in a way that drives your elbows toward the ground while maintaining alignment with the sides of your trunk. Your body should be aligned vertically with the floor, andyou shouldn’t...
Any pull-down machine.Lat pull-downs just do not translate into pull-ups. Don’t kid yourself. If you want to do pull-ups, do pull-ups. If you are too heavy to perform a pull-up then you have two options: Lose fat.Nutrient partitioning is optimal when you have low body fat. Ther...
Build muscle at home with NO equipment. Enter your details to get the workout sent directly to your inbox! Get Your Workout 4 TIPS FOR HOW TO DO A PULLUP FOR BEGINNERS Here’s a question I get asked a lot. What if you really want to do a pullup but you’ve never been able to...
Youre’ now ready to go and try out new places for doing pull-ups at home and elsewhere. Just remember that whatever you try, make sure it’s safe. Ropes and hooks, for example, have to be able to bear your weight, while tables, chairs and ladders must support it without toppling. ...
Prevent injury and totally maximize back day by perfecting the lat pulldown, which does wonders for your upper body.
Backpack:This inexpensive, homemade alternative is very close to using a weighted vest. Simply add some weight in a sturdy bag and put it on. The biggest drawback is theunknown variable for weight capacity, as going too heavy is asking for the fabric or straps to tear down, which could ...
Learn how to do face pulls at the gym with cables or at home with resistance band. Follow our complete guide to face pull form, weight selection and frequency.