Gironda Lat Pulls for a wide V-shape back!

Looking to build a wide V-shape back? Try the Vince Gironda Lat Pull in your next workout.

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[hardcorehouse]

Gironda's training and nutrition was futuristic, way ahead of it's time. Still is-most BBs aren't aware and haven't tried his many techniques, most of which are more effective than commonly used exercises.

[mtroy]

Thanks for paying tribute to Vince. Vince also said there should be no music in the gym, now you know why!

[amritrajnegi]

I tried it and must admit found it much more effective than other back excercises I normally do.

[scratchmod]

After months of working lats with hardly any visual gains I tried this three weeks ago and have seen more gain in a short period. I now have some lower and wider lower lats. Thanks for this awesome tip, I use it every time I do back exercises. Keep up the awesome work.

[MitchLaw]

Wow I did this today in my back workout after bent over rows and I had the best stretch and pump in my Lats, thanks!

[FrankvanderSluijs]

Hi Lee, tried this one yesterday and I think it's fantastic. You can just feel the deep contraction from rep #1. Brillant. Thanks a lot!!

[name]

i got a subluxated rib which is when one rib pops out of its socket. it creates a sharp pain near the shoulder blade. when i looked it up, there was one chiropractor who said that a common cause is people looking down during pulldowns and overhead presses. i used to have this habit because putting my chin to my chest made it feel like i was getting more ROM into shoulder flexion. but it doesn't extend your ROM it just puts the spine in a less safe position. so thats why i think its important to keep your head in alignment with your spine on lifting movements, not looking up or down.

[dragonbut]

I tried this tonight it's really good. It's one of those exercises where you actually are really working your back not arms. Thanks!

[andrealecismusic]

In the middle between Dante rows and Mountaindog's lat stretchers...And now I have the third variant to cycle them, thank you :)

[JuergenSpang]

Vince Gironda is a genius.
 A cool addition to narrow grip pull-ups.

[Kenlac]

One trick i used to do when i started out training my lats, was using a variety of grips. Change the way you grip the pulldown/pull up bar each set. You'll notice how differently it feels during the sets. Start with a wider grip, palms forward, and work your way closer and closer, with palms facing you as you enter shoulder width. It helped me feel where in my lats i was pulling from. Also always make sure your shoulders are pulled back before you start every rep.

[Teamshmo]

cool technique I have never seen it before. How should your elbows be? Really close and tight?

[GQ]

Dude if you didn't have the facial hair and a altered the hair a bit you would almost be a ringer for General Zod in the new Superman! Cool stuff man!

[mikedonovan-]

Gonna try this next time I do back . Just did back last night . I had to stop and check the cables on the seated row because I couldn't understand how the hell I was able to finally lift pretty much the whole stack of weight . It's pretty cool when you find the right supplements . But it's clearly also due to my hard work .

[Raju]

He looks like he's got an old-school natural bodybuilder build

[BEYONDILIMIT]

keep doing your thing lee! always a fun and informative watch

[undeadheart]

I did this today; felt amazing. Thanks again Lee!

[QuadA]

Thanks Lee! Gonna throw this into my back day tomorrow and try it out.

[MrKnarleyMarley]

Ahh very true, I hadn't even thought about the amount of pulleys different cable machines feature. I just assumed it was a standard thing, more pulleys, they do the math and make the weights heavier type of deal. Thanks Lee!

[andyvaid]

That was a finisher!! His main was chin ups with the chest touching the bar..8 sets of 8 with a 30 second rest