MYTH BUSTING GRIP WIDTHS FOR BACK TRAINING!!!
Over the years, I have often heard the expression…
“The wider the grip, the wider the lats!”
Well I am here to say, that this particular myth, needs to be busted!!!
A very wide grip actually shortens the range of motion, which in turn elicits a weaker concentric contraction of the lat musculature.
Conversely, a narrow grip lengthens the range of motion, thus producing a much more powerful concentric contraction.
And, the reverse grip, almost pulls your lats around your sides, again adding another dimension to the concentric contraction you are trying to optimise.
This is an old school movement, that I rarely see people perform, yet it is so incredibly effective!
Also, don’t forget to do allow a full stretch of the arms, whilst staying firmly planted on the seat, at the top of the movement.
Bodychisel by Craig. 