wide grip V close grip

[broadys]

Whats the difference between wide grip and close grip lat pulldown,
does it just focus on a different part of the lat and if so which part

I googled it and this is what I came up with,
Wide grip works more traps, posterior delt and scapula retractor

Close grip is for width

Hmm I might need to add some close grip work into my program

[Nic902]

I mix it up so I hit the lats in every way possible! I do them wide and close grip, underhand grip...I also use the rope attachment and do pulldowns but my favorite is probably straight arm pulldowns! I say do it all...variety is the spice of life

[MuscleMama87]

Originally Posted by Nic902

I mix it up so I hit the lats in every way possible! I do them wide and close grip, underhand grip...I also use the rope attachment and do pulldowns but my favorite is probably straight arm pulldowns! I say do it all...variety is the spice of life

Hey..im currently trying to hit my back really hard, and your back workout looks really nice..you mind sharing?

[Nic902]

I pair back with hammies, plus my workouts change every few weeks but right now I'm doing :

Wide grip pullups (4 sets to fail)
Bent BB row (1 warm up 3 sets 6-8 reps)
Rope Pulldown (1 warm up 2 sets 6-8 reps)
Straight arm Pulldown (3 sets 10-12 reps)
BB SLDL (3 sets 10-12 reps)
Lying Leg curl (2 warm ups 3 sets 8-10 reps)

[Cherish]

Originally Posted by broadys

Whats the difference between wide grip and close grip lat pulldown,
does it just focus on a different part of the lat and if so which part

I googled it and this is what I came up with,
Wide grip works more traps, posterior delt and scapula retractor

Close grip is for width

Hmm I might need to add some close grip work into my program

Hi there Broady! Love your recipies!

To answer your question...
Wide grip is great for developing the bulk of the back. It mainly recruits the Lats, Tres major, the middle & lower fibers of the Traps, and Rhomboids. As with every pulling exercise, the Biceps also come into play.

Close grip develops (obviously) the Lats & Tres Major, and when the shoulder blades come together the Traps & Posterior Delt are recruited.

I personally like to alternate among the different variations to ensure I'm getting a well rounded routine. I may do close grip one day and wide grip the following back day. I do the same with seated rows, even alternating pronated vs supinated grips.

Hope this helps girl and keep pumping out all those delicious recipies!

[broadys]

Nic and cherish- thankyou for the reply. I realised that I have really been neglecting close grip work, so as per your rec I am going to start incorporating them into my workout along with the wide grip stuff I am currently doing.

cherish- thankyou for your kind words and encouragement re my recipes. I am glad you enjoy them coz I enjoy sharing my cooking passions with you

[Nic902]

Originally Posted by broadys

Nic and cherish- thankyou for the reply. I realised that I have really been neglecting close grip work, so as per your rec I am going to start incorporating them into my workout along with the wide grip stuff I am currently doing.

cherish- thankyou for your kind words and encouragement re my recipes. I am glad you enjoy them coz I enjoy sharing my cooking passions with you

I love your recipes...unfortunately, I hate/too lazy to cook