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Thread: Lat pull down vs assisted pull-up machine

post 1684648853 06-15-2023, 02:42 AM
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Lat pull down vs assisted pull-up machine

Which would be better for building the back
post 1684648893 06-15-2023, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted By Agent456⏩
Which would be better for developing lats?
Which one has 'lat' in the name of the exercise?
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post 1684648903 06-15-2023, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted By AK1615⏩
Which one has 'lat' in the name of the exercise?
Sorry I mean which would be better for building the back
post 1684649113 06-15-2023, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted By Agent456⏩
Sorry I mean which would be better for building the back
I might be biased, but regular pull ups are goat for shoulder health and building the back if they can be done correctly
Assisted are good for getting to that point

Lat pulldowns are hard to screw up, and easier to overload which will lead to gains
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post 1684649213 06-15-2023, 03:11 AM
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do both
post 1684657203 06-15-2023, 07:37 AM
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I would say pull ups are far superior than both, but you'll have more options with the lat pulldown machine due to different grip attachments. Why mess with the assisted pullup machine? Can you not do unassisted pullups OP?
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post 1684657383 06-15-2023, 07:40 AM
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pullups imo are the GOAT back exercise for overall development. there are so many variations as well.

i like lat pulldown machines, not a huge fan of assisted pullup. Just use bands if you wanted assisted. something satisfying with being able to pull your own weight literally
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post 1684658563 06-15-2023, 08:01 AM
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They both have their place but IMO pullups would get the nod if I had to choose between the two. The Lat pulldown will eventually add width but the thickness will be lacking which is what actually gives you the look most people are chasing
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post 1684658963 06-15-2023, 08:08 AM
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Same shiet.
post 1684658983 06-15-2023, 08:09 AM
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Why aren't you doing both?
post 1684659323 06-15-2023, 08:16 AM
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Why would anyone use an assisted pull up machine? You should be doing stock pull ups, and then going to weighted once you're pushing out a clean 12 with good form to a dead hang.
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Originally Posted By AK1615⏩
I might be biased, but regular pull ups are goat for shoulder health and building the back if they can be done correctly
Assisted are good for getting to that point

Lat pulldowns are hard to screw up, and easier to overload which will lead to gains
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Imagine being a man and not being able to do pull-ups
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post 1684661343 06-15-2023, 08:49 AM
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real pull ups would be better.
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