-The Difference Between Close Grip vs. Wide Grip ⠀
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▪️There’s a lot of confusion around using a wide or a close grip during lat pulldowns, mainly people saying that a wider grip will build wider lats (Latissimus Dorsi)….⠀
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▪️But from the research I’ve read, it seems that wider grip during lat-pulldowns will target your Teres Major muscle more, which isn’t a bad thing.⠀
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▪️The Teres Major is usually an overlooked muscle and if ignored, it can lead to underdeveloped back muscles.⠀
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▪️However, using a closer grip during the lat pull-downs will target your Lats, as well as your biceps, more than a wide grip.⠀
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▪️So, what does this mean?⠀
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▪️You could incorporate both into your training by switching the grip every set, week or month, depending on your training frequency and your goals.⠀
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⚠️ Save this for your next Pull-Up day! ⚠️⠀
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Research resource: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24662157
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