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Should I use straps for lat pulldown ? I want to build a big back and also I want to have strength I am already advanced but I don’t know yet what to do
 
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Nah Its pretty much a waste of money, at least from what I've seen. Most dudes that use em are pretty much performative.
 
R u gay
 
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If you really have a trash grip use chalk
 
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if you have them why not, your forearm strength will never be as strong as your back no matter how long you’ve been training
 
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Should I use straps for lat pulldown ? I want to build a big back and also I want to have strength I am already advanced but I don’t know yet what to do
Yes straps are a great tool in the gym especially when your lifts start getting up there and your grips strength just cannot compete with your back strength.
 
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if you have them why not, your forearm strength will never be as strong as your back no matter how long you’ve been training
what about grip strength?
 
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train grip strength separately if it’s a priority for you
saying grip strength is trained in back movements is like saying the triceps are adequately trained in chest movements too; while they are to a point, it’s not enough to provide sufficient mechanical tension and therefore muscle growth
 
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train grip strength separately if it’s a priority for you
saying grip strength is trained in back movements is like saying the triceps are adequately trained in chest movements too; while they are to a point, it’s not enough to provide sufficient mechanical tension and therefore muscle growth
Ok thanks
 
train grip strength separately if it’s a priority for you
saying grip strength is trained in back movements is like saying the triceps are adequately trained in chest movements too; while they are to a point, it’s not enough to provide sufficient mechanical tension and therefore muscle grow
What can I do for better grip ?
 
Should I use straps for lat pulldown ? I want to build a big back and also I want to have strength I am already advanced but I don’t know yet what to do
i used them and they worked but it felt gay so i stopped
 
What can I do for better grip ?
either do dedicated forearm exercises like reverse curls or supinations/pronations, and they’ll also get strengthened over time through hinge or pulling movements
 
Should I use straps for lat pulldown ? I want to build a big back and also I want to have strength I am already advanced but I don’t know yet what to do
dnr what everyone else is saying. Use straps! if you were truely advanced you would alr be using the broski, your back is most likely alot stronger than your grip and your grip could be a limiting factor.
 
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Should I use straps for lat pulldown ? I want to build a big back and also I want to have strength I am already advanced but I don’t know yet what to do
i use them and they're rlly convenient + they actually let me target my back without relying on my grip strength(which is obv gonna be weaker than what my whole back can handle)
 
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