building lats

[bigdho]

I agree that deads dont directly build lats but I do belive they pre exaust the entire back so you get a better over all back workout.

 

[WalkingBeast]

I agree that deads dont directly build lats but I do belive they pre exaust the entire back so you get a better over all back workout.

Yes, theyll definately pre-exhaust the entire back. I often find myself doing too much deadlifting and leaving little energy for the rest of the upper back. Done in moderation I think they can be very useful. I have a hard time with moderation when it comes to deadlifting. I just tend to keep going until I cant go anymore.

 

[Debaser]

Dumbell rows seem to engage the lats more than chinups for me.

 

[Texas Ranger]

Guys, let's not forget Pullovers for building GREAT lats. Either DB's or better yet, Machine Pullovers to keep constant tension on the lats. That's in addition to Chins & Rows.

 

[d3track]

chins/pulldowns (various grips)
db rows

my fav for em
-T-BAR ROWS-

 

[bigdho]

ANybody do the old school bent over rows with the olimpic bar in the corner and a v grip?........ I love that movement, it really blows up the width

 

[d3track]

ANybody do the old school bent over rows with the olimpic bar in the corner and a v grip?........ I love that movement, it really blows up the width

thats a variation of t-bar rows,
actually probably works the best of all the variations

 

[IronandGravity]

On back day I go in this order: deadlifts, chin-ups/pull-ups, barbell/dumbell rows. My lats, along with everything else, have been growing in nicely.

And also, like others have said, t-bar rows in the corner with a double-d handle are great for lats.

 

[biogeared]

thats a variation of t-bar rows,
actually probably works the best of all the variations

This is how i do my tbar rows. gotta love it.

 

[Texas Ranger]

On back day I go in this order: deadlifts, chin-ups/pull-ups, barbell/dumbell rows. My lats, along with everything else, have been growing in nicely.

And also, like others have said, t-bar rows in the corner with a double-d handle are great for lats.

IronandGravity, what's a double-d handle???