building lats

[got muscle]

just woundering if anyone could help me out?
i need some tips on building bigger lats, what the best exercises to do.

 

[super_rice]

chinups/pullups for me

 

[BOOEY]

Chinups, BB rows, one-arm DB rows, pullups/pulldown (with grip variations)

Some argue deadlifts, but I don't think I would consider it a movement that encourages huge growth in the lats ... up for debate

 

[string_bean00]

Chins and dumbbell rows work well.

 

[got muscle]

right on thanks

 

[casualbb]

chins chins & chins

 

[psychedout]

Right now im doing this:

Barbell Rows
Seated Cable Rows
Full Hang Chins to front
Hyperextensions

Back is coming along nicely.

 

[bigdho]

Deadlifts..... Its a core compound movement that recruits all major muscles in your back. I was watching a ron colemsn tape a while back and the narator asked him how he got his lats so big. He said deadlifts were his best massbuilder for is back hands down. At the time I was like whatever I didnt seee how they could make your lats grow not long after that I started doing deads every time I worked back. Well its been about 3 months and my back size and sterenth have really improved. Im positive it is from the deadlifts. Just try deads for a month, give your self time to get used to the movement and see if you notice a differance. I almost garentee you will

 

[big4life]

The width of your lats is developed with any pulldown/up motion, but to have that moster look that so many are looking for you need the complete back and deads are a core to that. IMO.

 

[WalkingBeast]

As much as I love deads, in the two years I did them and gaining 105lbs of strength in a little over a year, I got NO upper body growth at all. Ive been plateaud. Waist has gotten thicker though. I was focusing alot on one rep maxing, but doing reps as well, and many many sets. Id go with rows and chins as the staple for 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???

 

[IronandGravity]

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

http://www.epinions.com/sprt-All-Ex...arbell_Chromed_Solid_Double_D_Handle_MBT_502#

 

[WalkingBeast]

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

Bro, you know...Like double-d on the high handle homey beef?

 

[lavi]

lol you're insane, i like the nose ring 6 pack u got between your eyes... you should start going outdoors during the DAY, you look pale

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

deadlifts and bent over rows...with a rep range of 8-10, and a sets around 3-4.

 

[Texas Ranger]

Oh! Ok, now I know what you're talking about. The close grip handle.

 

[Dorian'sDisciple]

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

wow,that is exactly what i was going to say. i thought twice about posting because most say 'chins/pullups' but i have found in my unique case that it is rows in general that have built up my lats and the mind/muscle connection

 

[KillahBee]

I have found that standing bent over side DB raises (don't know the technical term for this, also seen as side lat raises) does a job on my lats. a job I say!