Lat Pulldown - Correct Form?

jg94531 · 03-10-2007, 07:17 PM

Lat pull downs - I never go behind my neck, as I have heard this causes injuries. But I am being told that is not true? Any input?

**P-funk** · 03-10-2007, 07:19 PM

I wouldn't do it behind the neck.

It can place the shoulder in a compromised position.

Risk > Reward

Malley · 03-11-2007, 09:53 AM

However if you can do pullups definitly do so. Pullups are far more superior to pulldowns!

AKIRA · 03-11-2007, 10:38 AM

Agreed with P. I dont see the reason to do so. Plus, it almost forces you to roll your back forward.

Ive always disliked pulldowns. Always seemed harder than they should be. Shit, they seem harder for me than weighted pullups.

Not to mention, I see a LOT of people using bad form using this shit. Using momentum, leaning really far back, I dont get it.

**Gazhole** · 03-11-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Agreed with P. I dont see the reason to do so. Plus, it almost forces you to roll your back forward.

Ive always disliked pulldowns. Always seemed harder than they should be. Shit, they seem harder for me than weighted pullups.

Not to mention, I see a LOT of people using bad form using this shit. Using momentum, leaning really far back, I dont get it.

Ditto. Especially the the latter two points.

Whats with the "jumping off the seat" technique?

03-10-2007, 07:17 PM	#1
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03-10-2007, 07:19 PM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,443	I wouldn't do it behind the neck. It can place the shoulder in a compromised position. Risk > Reward
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