Why do lat pulldowns exist when you can just do pull ups?

[optimisticzoomer]

Just a bar instead of a machine
Pull ups mog hard anyway
Gym is retarded

 

[Feldspar]

Maybe for beginners

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Maybe for beginners

Beginners can do negative pull ups etc

 

[Foreverbrad]

Dunno but my lat pulldown max is actually less than my body weight so must be some difference.

 

[Clqs]

More stability

 

[optimisticzoomer]

More stability

Imo exercise should be trying to replicate real movement
Calisthenics replicates that more, like swinging from trees, even tho humans aren't built for that
But working out isn't really natural anyway
My new routine is just doing bodyweight exercises throughout the day rather than a workout

 

[bing monster]

easier to progressive overload

 

[recai iskender]

Fatties

 

[optimisticzoomer]

easier to progressive overload

Just add weight to pull ups
Or use a fatter bar
Or pull to your lower chest

 

[glaruz]

Most do not have the patience to do negatives and rush them. Also pull ups are almost impossible for fatties. Lat pulldowns are better for initial mind muscle connection and learning how to pull with your back instead of arms.

But even veteran gymcels can barely do pullups. It is extremely hard to do them well.