What is the difference between the potential benefits derived between
lat pull-downs on a machine and pull-ups or chin-ups (with or without
assistance on a Gravitron)?
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lat machine vs pull-ups?
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"Seuss" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...Quoted message said:
What is the difference between the potential benefits derived between
lat pull-downs on a machine and pull-ups or chin-ups (with or without
assistance on a Gravitron)?From exrx.net it appears that the lateral pulldown works more muscle groups:
Lat Pulldown works the following muscles:
Target
a.. Latissimus Dorsi
Synergistsa.. Brachialis
b.. Brachioradialis
c.. Biceps Brachii
d.. Teres Major
e.. Deltoid, Posterior
f.. Infraspinatus
g.. Teres Minor
h.. Rhomboids
i.. Levator Scapulae
j.. Trapezius, Lower
k.. Trapezius, Middle
l.. Pectoralis Minor
Dynamic Stabilizersa.. Triceps, Long Head
Assisted Pull-up works the following muscles:
Target
a.. Latissimus Dorsi
Synergistsa.. Brachialis
b.. Brachioradialis
c.. Biceps Brachii
d.. Teres Major
e.. Rhomboids
f.. Levator Scapulae
g.. Pectoralis Minor
h.. Trapezius, Lower
i.. Pectoralis Major, Sternal
Dynamic Stabilizersa.. Triceps, Long Head
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Dom like me then and don't use assisted. Instead stick some ankle
weights on.
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