Thread: Lat Pulldown vs Pullup

Yea id do both. Pullups win though

Lat pull downs win because you can use heavier weights and tense/flex your back more than you could from a pull up.

Hm, would you do both in the same session?

Yeah I've definitely found that the pulldowns are easier, which is why I was wondering if maybe there was actually a difference in results.

Yea. Do both in the same session. Lat-pulldowns are better for lat development. But if you want the whole package pull ups win.

Pullups, Do pulldowns until you can do pullups.

i also go with lat pull also because you can add heavier weights..

you can use a belt to add weight on pullups. Pullups are usually superior to pulldowns in most situations.

Yea id say pullups are ore superior (providing you can do them) Because you can add weight and its a 100% natural movement.

If your going to fall from a cliff and your hanging on for your life, pullups would help you pull yourself up more than a lat pulldown would

Originally Posted by Karky

you can use a belt to add weight on pullups. Pullups are usually superior to pulldowns in most situations.

I agree.

So..I'll include both in my back workout - but if I can only do one for whateve reason, I'll do the pullup (Which is still assisted at the moment, but I'm working on that) Thanks!

The pulldown is great when you are cutting, or when you are doing pyramid workouts with or without recovery, it's a killer.