@@joshuabier6772 I do? Thats why Im here...but Im also educated in this field so its more like refresher lessons for me. He hasnt said anything I dont already know...g
@@AliAbrahem As I said in a comment that youtube deleted, Im an exercise science undergrad so he says everything I already know. Its a good refresher tho
Feel is only a part of the process. If you’re getting the same movement and range of motion but more reps with a stronger grip (ie, thumbs used) then that is almost inarguably going to be better stimulus.
@@Masterscotts1 using my thumbs caused me to do less reps since it would put a strain on my forearms and they would give out before my back because I don’t use straps since they broke. So thumbless grip is the go to for me
I've heard "forearms taking over" from a lot of different directions but I don't get what it means. Thumbless grip to me feels like I'm simply handicapping my grip and nothing else. You're still moving the weight with the same back muscles, so apart from a mental placebo, what does it actually add?
@@paoloh885 when you are gripping something you engage your forearms therefore when pulling the weight all of the muscle in your foreman’s begin to start firing away. If you’re moving heavy weight it’s possible that your forearms may give out causing you to not be able to grip the bar anymore even though your back could squeeze out maybe another 1 or 2 reps
@@Mcgurkyyy101 sorry for the late reply: if thumbs out of the equation works best for you then no reason to change! Typically however, grip is overall stronger with thumbs used as opposed to just fingers, and also decreases the risk of tendinitis somewhat. Hook grip could be another solution if you weren’t looking to replace your straps or prioritise some forearm specificity. All the best!
Thank you Jeff this has kept me from injuries and my eccentrics are looking so much better 26 going 27 and ego lifting and going crazy was fun but definitely not viable as you get older thanks man love your content! ❤❤❤
For me with my arms fully stretched at the top the plates on the machine are basically resting in each other, at least with pull ups if you’re tall you can bend your knees.
That grip suggestions is actually great. I used to feel my forearms also work during lat pulldowns and wondered what could be done so that they aren't used as much.
Did lat pulldowns earlier, glad to hear I do every one of these tips 🔥 the thumbless grip is a game changer too, kept it for years and will never go back!
I just started working out seriously a few weeks ago and I feel uncomfortable dropping the weight fast and I wanna do the motion correctly so I always release the weight slow and extra careful. I’m glad I know this is also important for muscle growth
Well, this content is way better then introducing weird exercises to a mostly clueless crowd. Explaining the details of well established exercises is so much better.
I'm proud of myself hearing this, I figured out the final negative thing going push ups a long long time ago I remember thinking if you can push up then you can always resist down, I always end my push ups on a negative
I use the slow negative on every rep with wrist straps. I can’t do heavy anymore, so I go less weight, and focus on bottom squeeze every rep, slow negative. It helps me at 61.
A guy in the gym I go to told me to stop pulling the bar until it reaches my chest a while back (wanted me to pull it to the height of my eyes). I think the guy is really experienced but a lot of people seem to prefer my former version of doing pull downs.
I hold the last rep on every exercise, and do a slow negative. Something my dad showed me 20 years ago. I feel like I never see other people doing this.
