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post 1628118483 01-10-2021, 09:35 AM
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Your thoughts on lat pull down attachment. Worth it?

I can't take the one hour limit at my gym, so I'm setting up at home. I'm seeking the best value home gym set up to get results.
I'm buying a power cage for squats and bench press, pull ups. Also a land mine.
I feel like free weights are so excellent.

Do you think a lat pull down is worth it? Any other tips on home gym set up are welcome.
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post 1628118653 01-10-2021, 09:38 AM
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If you can afford it yes. Make sure you have 1 or a pair of cable machines first.
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I don't think it's necessary if you have a good pull up bar on the cage with all of the different grips, and you can do pullups as well as load your body with weight

How about trying without the lat pull down part first, then if you really feel like you are missing it, get it
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If you have a power rack I don't think a lat pulldown machine is worth it. I have a similar setup and have been doing weighted chinups and pullups the entire time, rendering the lat pulldown obsolete for myself personally. If you're not strong enough to pull yourself up, then use your olympic bar. Lie down under it and do some kind of hybrid pull-up until your strength is sufficient enough. Or use a step and do some negatives.
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i'd reccomend a pulley cable system like this that can be used for lat pulldowns(amongst many other exercises) while being the most cost effective option for a home gym or just to have around the house to workout with


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become good at pull ups and chin ups it's better than doing pulleys your rack probably has something where you can do these.
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Originally Posted By DrugsToGetBig⏩
i'd reccomend a pulley cable system like this that can be used for lat pulldowns(amongst many other exercises) while being the most cost effective option for a home gym or just to have around the house to workout with


https://www.amazon.com/Monitun-Stren...0296718&sr=8-8
You are becoming one of my most favorite miscers. Thank you so much. That's WAY cheaper!!!
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Originally Posted By bfdehewdbyywhn⏩
you could kneel underneath my legs and yank on my nutsack with both hands around each testicle
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Originally Posted By messomi⏩
become good at pull ups and chin ups it's better than doing pulleys your rack probably has something where you can do these.
good words.
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Originally Posted By MegaSloot⏩
You are becoming one of my most favorite miscers. Thank you so much. That's WAY cheaper!!!
that thing he posted is 100% not good for doing lat pulldowns you will have to buy one where you can sit.
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Originally Posted By messomi⏩
that thing he posted is 100% not good for doing lat pulldowns.
it will work for a tiny female
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Originally Posted By DrugsToGetBig⏩
it will work for a tiny female
100% not but you go ahead lol.
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Originally Posted By messomi⏩
100% not but you go ahead lol.
Why don't you think it will work? I'd sincerely like to know since I'm about to put it in my cart.
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Originally Posted By MegaSloot⏩
Why don't you think it will work? I'd sincerely like to know since I'm about to put it in my cart.
you can't do proper pulldowns with that thing it's a tricep extension thingy you can even see it on the picture the tricep bars.
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How many pullups can you do? If less than 8, I think you're better off with pull downs.
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Originally Posted By messomi⏩
you can't do proper pulldowns with that thing it's a tricep extension thingy you can even see it on the picture the tricep bars.
you can sit on the floor and do lat pulldowns with it bro. tricep extension thingy?

op pm if you really are struggling with it that much lol
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Originally Posted By MegaSloot⏩
Partner Calisthenics are awesome.
Thots on Partner Cardio?
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Originally Posted By IronFeta⏩
Thots on Partner Cardio?
hehehe. I'm more of a doer than a thinker. Some folks call me smart though.
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Originally Posted By DrugsToGetBig⏩
you can sit on the floor and do lat pulldowns with it bro. tricep extension thingy?

op pm if you really are struggling with it that much lol
I really appreciate it. Just purchased the power cage.
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Originally Posted By mesobuild⏩
How many pullups can you do? If less than 8, I think you're better off with pull downs.
This is good to know. I appreciate the input. It gets a little complicated, but I'm about to build an incredible space.
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Originally Posted By messomi⏩
that thing he posted is 100% not good for doing lat pulldowns you will have to buy one where you can sit.
Originally Posted By messomi⏩
100% not but you go ahead lol.
OP can sit on the floor. It can be used for lat pulldowns, cable lat pushdowns, single arm lat pulldowns, and all the tricep extension exercises.


If your doing lat pulldowns in a 12-20 rep range with a weight so close to your bodyweight it pulls you off the floor, its time to move onto pullups.
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I’d say yes. If it’s anything like mine, you’ll be able to do way more than lat pulldowns with it. This depends heavily on which one you get though.

Something thatjustdoes lat pulldowns? Probably not - especially if you have access to weighted pull-ups.
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Originally Posted By Ironface⏩
I’d say yes. If it’s anything like mine, you’ll be able to do way more than lat pulldowns with it. This depends heavily on which one you get though.

Something thatjustdoes lat pulldowns? Probably not - especially if you have access to weighted pull-ups.
I'm trying to duplicate an entire gym in this tiny set up. I don't know if I can. I'd love to be able to spend more and get it perfect, but the budget lat pull down might be better for me right now. What do you have?
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I think they're worth it if you have the space and can afford it.

I do all kinds of things with mine that you can't do with a regular pullup bar, like pullovers and various grip pulldowns.
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Originally Posted By lockdev⏩
I think they're worth it if you have the space and can afford it.

I do all kinds of things with mine that you can't do with a regular pullup bar, like pullovers and various grip pulldowns.
Yeah. I'm missing the gym pretty bad right now. I just spent a year's gym fees on a set up that will feel cheap compared to the glory I was used to. So much space. So much light. Breaks my heart, but this is my life now.
The cheaper one is more immediate. The more expensive pull down is lovely though. Possibly more versatile. I can't believe I'm not at the gym right now.
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Originally Posted By MegaSloot⏩
I can't take the one hour limit at my gym, so I'm setting up at home. I'm seeking the best value home gym set up to get results.
I'm buying a power cage for squats and bench press, pull ups. Also a land mine.
I feel like free weights are so excellent.

Do you think a lat pull down is worth it? Any other tips on home gym set up are welcome.
What's your budget like, OP?

I used to use the lat pulldown/low row attachment for the power cage I used to have and to be honest, it sucked. I basically had to lube it up with silicone lube every time I wanted to use it. Perhaps my expectations were too high (was expecting something similar ... but not necessarily exactly like ... a commercial lat pulldown). Loading up the thing with plates was a pain in the ass as well.

I ended up trashing it and getting an actual lat tower with weight stack. I got mine new from New York Barbells, but it was on sale for $800. And TBH, even that machine leaves a bit to be desired, but it's a night and day difference better than the lat attachment I was using. If you shop around on the used market, you can get a quality commercial grade lat machine for a decent price. Just gotta be patient.
Originally Posted By DrugsToGetBig⏩
i'd reccomend a pulley cable system like this that can be used for lat pulldowns(amongst many other exercises) while being the most cost effective option for a home gym or just to have around the house to workout with


https://www.amazon.com/Monitun-Stren...0296718&sr=8-8
I made a DIY cable crossover for my garage gym using parts from Home Depot.
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Free standing pull up bar would be a better investment.
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Originally Posted By WWE-TicK⏩
What's your budget like, OP?

I used to use the lat pulldown/low row attachment for the power cage I used to have and to be honest, it sucked. I basically had to lube it up with silicone lube every time I wanted to use it. Perhaps my expectations were too high (was expecting something similar ... but not necessarily exactly like ... a commercial lat pulldown). Loading up the thing with plates was a pain in the ass as well.

I ended up trashing it and getting an actual lat tower with weight stack. I got mine new from New York Barbells, but it was on sale for $800. And TBH, even that machine leaves a bit to be desired, but it's a night and day difference better than the lat attachment I was using. If you shop around on the used market, you can get a quality commercial grade lat machine for a decent price. Just gotta be patient.



I made a DIY cable crossover for my garage gym using parts from Home Depot.
Reps on recharge. This is a functional plan. I wish I could win my beauty contest and have a nice fat stack of cash, but sadly, after buying my power cage and accessories, I need to be careful. Thank you for advising me. Lubing it up every time seems like a pain.

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