Do lat pulldowns work the same muscles as a pull up?

[rjx]

 

[derbyhound]

Yes, however, a pull up requires virtually every muscle in the body to strain. That is why it is the ultimate test of one's strength. Lat pulldowns are a great warm up and a way to work up to being able to do pull ups, however, once you can do 12+ pull ups, adding a weight belt to pullups is far better than doing pulldowns, in my opinion.

 

[rjx]

Thanks!

I assumed pretty much what you told me, but I wasn't to sure. No more pulldowns for me

 

[Paladin]

that's the spirit

 

[hornedfrogs07]

Yes, however, a pull up requires virtually every muscle in the body to strain. That is why it is the ultimate test of one's strength. Lat pulldowns are a great warm up and a way to work up to being able to do pull ups, however, once you can do 12+ pull ups, adding a weight belt to pullups is far better than doing pulldowns, in my opinion.

Hound, well said. You beat me to it.

 

[Paladin]

you're losin your touch horned