exercises to lower your lats?

[Exodus]

i didn't get fired up over the fact we disagreed, it was the way you said it, like i was some kind of moron. Don't be so cocky in your replies, especially when theyre wrong. Voice your opinion, but don't pepper it with the attitude, dood

no disrespect, but you came across with a lot more of a "matter of fact" kinda attitude than, amuro....... it was just an opinon, one that many people belive, i dont but he does. take it like the old saying goes....... opinions are like assholes, everyone has one, and they all stink.

but dont get so worked up over that, if he would have said " hey gmanlax7, 2 words for you retard, hammer curls"........ then you have my permision to flame, i would help you.

by the way, i have the same bicep problem you do so i feel your pain.

and for the original question, just keep rowing and doing pulldowns......... after 2-5 years you will never have a problem with lower lats...... that and keep your diet in check, love handles take away from v-taper at the bottom.

good luck,

X

 

[gmanlax7]

the Test musta been flowing that day

 

[Vortexx]

While I am finally convinced it is impossible to change the pre-determined shape of a muscle short of Synthol, I DO believe that people can FAIL to realize the full potential of the muscle shape/size because of the specifics of exercises used-angles-muscleheads/attachment points etc....

- I believe that somebody with genetic high lats cannot elongate them by some magic trick, he/she has only the option to make 'm as freaky big as possible to have not only the musclebellie but even the lowest attachment point stand out, to create the illusion of slightly longer lats

- I believe however that somebody with gentic long lats can FAIL to bring out the full potential of the low lats, by for instance only doing chins with a very wide grip (which IMO mainly targets the upper lats below the armpits for many people, i do them medium grip nowadays for best overall result).
If mother nature likes you and has equipped you with hidden lower lats that just need to be targeted to make them visible I would recommend to include the following exercises:

- very close parallel grip pulldown (keep torso erect don't lean back for this one)
- T-bar row
- 45" incline pulley row with a bar and a medium overhand grip
- wide grip deadlift

superset all the pulling exercises with medium grip pushups, hands spaced next to your lower lats

 

[satchboogie]

i forgot to mention that unless your posture is straight, you'll have a hard time developing a proportional and well-defined back.

the erector spinae (a.k.a lower back muscles) are directly responsible for the formation of your back muscles including your lats, traps, and believe it or not all three deltoids. an often neglected muscle that i would focus on if you haven't already realized that it is probably the most crucial back muscle.

this is why i posted a thread on proportion which you should check out.

anyhow, check out this link on physiology. i have all my clients check it out and they love it as its very easy to search and will show you muscle anatomy and proper exercises.

http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html