whats the best exercise for lats?

[cryptkeeper]

i was wondering what the best lat developing exercise would be, mine are lacking a bit, i need them to really flare out

thanks

 

[Vegas]

What exercises have you been using previously?

 

[Double3]

Pullups

 

[huskyguy]

Pull-ups- definitely the best, t bar rows are pretty good too-most rowing exercises are good for lats--but pull ups are the most basic and probably best overall lat exercise.

 

[cryptkeeper]

What exercises have you been using previously?

ive been doing pull downs and rows, but the pull downs im not really feeling it like before, it actually aggravates my shoulders

 

[Suareezay]

rack chins ftw

 

[Phil9999]

one arm rows bent over rows deadlifts and pullups

 

[MANOWAR]

Pulldowns suck, and I too have shoulder pains.

Try some wide grip pullups. If you can't do them, find an assist.

 

[Brat]

Pullups and deadlifts, ftw!

 

[mister69]

squats

 

[huskyguy]

squats

You're right about that one, if you are not doing squats then you are limiting your growth.

 

[Eze]

WIDTH
Chins
Rack Chins (do a search on these)
Pull Downs

THICKNESS
Deads
BB Rows
T Bar Rows
Hammer Strength Row ( most of these machines are good, IMO)

 

[biotekguy]

Wide-grip chins. Follow-up with bent-over bb rows. Then 1-arm db rows (kneeling on bench). Mix it up from there.

 

[AngryMuscles]

the thing about hammer strength rows is that....it is the easiest exercise to have people cheating forms all over.

 

[joshbeam1]

Pullups(can do weighted pullups w/weights strapped around yuour waiste w/a belt) Deads def. help I like seated and bent rows 2 but think pull ups and deads would be the most beneficial

 

[losses]

from what i can tell just do negative pullups (with weight strap). Do not do full pull ups simply because your arms will tire before you even work your lats. negative pull up is the way to go. also does wonders on your abs

 

[jul]

rack chins ftw

I have to agree. I love this exercise.

 

[adidamps2]

WIDTH
Chins
Rack Chins (do a search on these)
Pull Downs

THICKNESS
Deads
BB Rows
T Bar Rows
Hammer Strength Row ( most of these machines are good, IMO)

i guess i may need to do some exercise selection adjustments..cuz everything i do is appearntly for thickness.
deads
rack pulls
low CG cable rows
T bar rowes
CG high cable pull downs

 

[DocJ]

Undergrip Chins (hands facing you)