QUESTION For People Who Work-Out / PUMP IRON...
 

I work out 2-3 times per week, usually intensive weight lifting, bench, pecks, shoulders, curls, etc... My question is this: When doing lat pulldowns, my chest shudders after I pass my nose. It doesn't seem to matter how much weight is on, (anywhere from 75lbs on up). When I pull down to the back of my neck, it's smooth. Is there any explanation for this. It doesn't happen on any other workouts... :helpme

Smooth?

btw you should be doing your lats first.


Biggest muscle group then to your smaller more targeted muscles.

Doesn't seem to matter what stage of the work-out I do them in, (begining or end). It is very strange, like a spasm. I always stretch and do a few light reps on different machines before I start.

Best advice any GFY member will give you is this.

See a medical doctor and or Physical Trainer.

Yep that's wierd - best go to the doc or physio. I'd guess there's a muscle imbalance or something is slightly misaligned...

yea, I know - but I always see threads about working out getting lost of replies :disgust

you're not supposed to pull down behind your head. it fucks up your rotator cuff.

consult a doctor asap and stop that part of your routine in the meantime. seriously.

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uhh wtf? So I shouldn't play baseball either?

I do latt pull downs behind my head 135lbs on machine and 220 on the belt drive machine. It doesn't mess with my "cuff" at all


I am only 170 lbs :-x

Yeah, see a doc or trainer. It is probably no big deal at all but its best to get it checked out before you fuck around and tear something.

I do a pretty condensed routine, abs, chest, back, shoulders, arms, etc... all in one session, (takes about 1 1/2 hours). Usually 3 days rest between sessions. Not much cardio or lower due to my schedule, hard enought to stay dedicated as it is.

"When doing lat pulldowns, my chest shudders after I pass my nose"

It means they are probably weak.

Try doing them last then with light weight until they get stronger.

I'm stumped. I have no problem doing the weight, just look goofy doing it - :upsidedow

i can cross the street without looking both ways for 5 years straight without getting hurt, that doesnt make it safe.

"Lat pulldowns have changed over the years. In the past, the lat pulldown was performed by pulling the bar behind the head to the shoulders. However, it was found that biomechanically, this was not a natural movement and could cause injury to the shoulder area as well as excess strain on the upper spine and neck. You can gain the same benefits by performing the lat pulldown in front of the head."

http://www.trinewbies.com/WeightTrai...atpulldown.asp

what does this have to do with baseball?

who knows if you'll injure yourself for sure but you definitely do have more of a chance of tearing something while doing something like that... especially if you have bad form in the first place

Maybe sweat makes your skin smooth. :1orglaugh

Do you stretch before your workouts?

on lat pulldowns arent you supposed to pull down to your chest, not behind your head?