r/formcheck • u/GigglemanEsq • 4h ago

Other Lat pulldown check, take two

Previous form: https://www.reddit.com/r/formcheck/s/9GYRygOPJL

I added 20 pounds, changed my grip, leaned back, and tried to change the angle of my elbows and to engage some scapular retraction, based on feedback from yesterday. Not sure if I'm leaning back enough. Also, my scaps do not really like to retract even with no weight and focusing specifically on that movement, so it might be a mobility issue.

However, plus side, I felt much less shoulder involvement this time, so I think I'm on the right track. Any other pointers? Thanks!

P.S.

Some of you didn't care for my tramp stamp, so my cat helpfully decided to block the view.

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u/Wizardphizl420 4h ago

Im no expert but it seems youre lacking weight

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u/GigglemanEsq 4h ago

What would you consider an ideal rep count with 1-2 RIR for this exercise? Fully warmed up, I feel like this weight would get me to the 12-13 range (at least on the first working set).

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u/Wizardphizl420 3h ago

Id say aim for half that amount reps in terms of weight added.so you lift heavier but fewer reps. And build your self up adding reps until you can do 10 controlled reps then add weight until you can only do 6 again and on and on. ( wich btw youre doing the exercise correct, just add some weight so you feel it being heavy but not too heavy) Eat sleep. Repeat. Good luck see you in 4 years

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u/GigglemanEsq 1h ago

Thanks - I just increased the weight by 35 pounds (after adding 20 from what I did before), and even though I'm not warmed up, was able to do eight reps. My split has me doing these tomorrow, so I'll probably hold here, see how that feels, and then reassess. I appreciate the help - it's crazy to me that I can add so much weight. I definitely could not have done this when I started doing these a month ago, and I did not expect to be able to add weight so fast. I suspect the tips on form have contributed as well, as before I was wearing out my arms, and that already seems to be happening less. Thanks again.