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Saurus · 09-06-2006, 09:57 AM

I can't seem to get my lats to grow....

I'm doing Lat pull-downs twice a week, 3 sets as follows: 12-15 reps lightish, 10-12 reps heavier, 8-10 reps heaviest plus occasionally drop sets (about once a month).

Form: I squeeze my shoulder blades together through the entire motion, pull down to my chest, 1 second positive, 3 seconds negative, 1 minute between sets. I don't think this is the problem.

I also do lying pullovers, 3 sets twice a week, and all the standard rows.

I can only do 6 chinups with body-weight, two pullups, and can't do even one wide-grip pullup with body weight, and we don't have an assist-machine.

I'm happy with the growth of my back, arms and chest, but it seems that as these grow bigger, my lats appear to be getting smaller and smaller....

09-06-2006, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Saurus Stealth Mod Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Gender: Male Training Exp: 5-10 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Saurus's Gallery Posts: 2,748 Rep Power: 70	Lats I can't seem to get my lats to grow.... I'm doing Lat pull-downs twice a week, 3 sets as follows: 12-15 reps lightish, 10-12 reps heavier, 8-10 reps heaviest plus occasionally drop sets (about once a month). Form: I squeeze my shoulder blades together through the entire motion, pull down to my chest, 1 second positive, 3 seconds negative, 1 minute between sets. I don't think this is the problem. I also do lying pullovers, 3 sets twice a week, and all the standard rows. I can only do 6 chinups with body-weight, two pullups, and can't do even one wide-grip pullup with body weight, and we don't have an assist-machine. I'm happy with the growth of my back, arms and chest, but it seems that as these grow bigger, my lats appear to be getting smaller and smaller.... Last edited by Saurus; 09-06-2006 at 10:00 AM.