m_louise_2911
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@helen2002 I'll take that all into consideration moving forward.
What is your favorite MAG grip for lat pulldown?
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m_louise_2911
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@helen2002 Even in the video you shared, he mentions that the vbar is going to offer a greater overall stretch than that mid width neutral grip. That stretch is more valuable in terms of hypertrophy than a full contraction.
@m_louise_2911 Yes the V bar has a greater stretch.
No you don't want to prioritise the stretch with lat movements. They work the opposite way and have extremely low leverage in the stretched position.
No you don't want to prioritise the stretch with lat movements. They work the opposite way and have extremely low leverage in the stretched position.
@blondie977 I actively avoid them, I use straps even for pulldowns / cable rows and I can't use it with them.
unshakeablefaith
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nathanaelwang
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@blondie977 Close grip supinate and Med grip supinate
@blondie977 If it's to target lats specifically there's only really one correct choice and that's the neutral grip that's just slightly outside shoulder width.
The wider or pronated grips will bring in more upper back and reduce ROM on the lats. The super narrow grip also has a wider elbow path and takes tension away from the lats. Semi-supinated feels great but I noticed it was impacting my later back movements due to the higher bicep involvement.
The wider or pronated grips will bring in more upper back and reduce ROM on the lats. The super narrow grip also has a wider elbow path and takes tension away from the lats. Semi-supinated feels great but I noticed it was impacting my later back movements due to the higher bicep involvement.
learningasigo
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@helen2002 "only one correct choice" thats rarely true.
V-bar pulldowns destroy my lats more than any other grip
V-bar pulldowns destroy my lats more than any other grip
@learningasigo V bar AKA the baby handle has diverging elbows, this reduces the ROM for the lats. Not terrible, but the medium grip is a far better option if the goal is lats.
More context from actual expert on why it's not great for most movements.
learningasigo
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@helen2002 You dont think I tried both for a long time before coming to this conclusion?
@learningasigo Sure? It you prefer it great. I'm just stating it's objectively not as good for the lats due to it's limitations compared to wider grips. All of which are explained very simply and effectively in the short video I linked from a biomechanics expert.
Can you grow great lats with this? Absolutely. All these grips work.
Can you grow great lats with this? Absolutely. All these grips work.
skiingpoppinridin
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@helen2002 Science brah!
learningasigo
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@blondie977 Med grip neutral is the best for lats.
I can fell better lat activation with neutral grip.
I can fell better lat activation with neutral grip.
@blondie977 I like most of them TBH, but they are too expensive. Get a knock off from Amazon or Walmart or maybe even just get the Kensui swissie grips instead.
@blondie977 Not using any Mag grips, but the medium and/or close supernate look like they'll feel nice
@blondie977 Recently discovered these at my bb gym. They have close grip or med neutral which I like a lot.