Honestly bro if you take a look at his older videos there's plenty of how to stuff in there as well. I feel like he's made so much content that he's actually repeated himself a couple of times.
Hey, I'm a recreational tennis player, and I'm coming towards the end of my season. Last off season, I made a ton of progress in the gym. When the season started this year, I found myself going to the gym less and less. After a couple months of playing tennis 3-4 nights a week and no time spent in the gym, I found my body struggling to keep up. I'm sure there are many other recreational athletes here that would love a video explaining how to train off season, as well as maintaining our bodies during the season. Thanks Jeff for everything else so far!
UA-cam is flooded with fitness "influencers". But Jeff sets the standard so high that no one is near his level. He is scientific, yet his explanations are as clear cut as it can be for everyone. There is this video of his on doing the pull up, I followed it and bam! The movement fell instantly easier!
This is so important and no one talks about it. The range, driving your elbows into your pocket is a very good way to explain it. I wish people focus on these fundamentals before other things
@@sachinyadav6194 body mind conection. if you think of pulling your elbows to your pockets you will focus on your back lats. if you pull with your hands down.. you will focus on biceps/shoulders.
@@sachinyadav6194closing in the elbows. Think about it getting chilly and you want to subconsciously close them to warm up, but back still straight though of course
Thanks Jeff! Turns out I've been doing my absolute favourite exercise kinda wrong all these years. 😩 (gripping too wide and leaning back) Despite this I have ended up with a decent, wide back (of which I'm very proud 😁) so I'm really looking forward to unlocking the remaining gains that have been left on the table for so long. Every day's a school day! Thanks again. 🙏
Thanks again for a great info video. I've been following your advice for about 6 months and have not only seen growth, but as a medically retired paratrooper with joint problems and surgeries, I've had growth with less pain.
Another outstanding lesson in Kinesiology Jeff. Your how to videos have been very helpful and I can feel the difference throughout my routines. Thank You!
Love these quick how to videos Jeff! Can't wait to see you do more of them. Your understanding of the body and how it functions is second to none. The true goat!
Had some extra time this morning so binge watched Jeff’s “How To” Bulgarian Split Squats, Face Pulls and Lat Pulldowns. Shaking my head in amazement. Athlean X continues to deliver at the highest level! Anything for ankle/foot mobility and stability would be welcome.
My man I got better body now following your advice ( I'm 53 ) started looking your video 4 years ago , Im training from my 18 years, why I didn't have you in my teen
Thankyou. Working with a home gym and didnt realize i needed to sit lower to make sure i could fully extend my arms up. That did the trick! Delts next please!
I think one of the back exercises I wanted to see a breakdown of was the Incline Bench Dumbbell Row. John Meadows highlighted it a few years ago, and to this day, that lift has been the peak back contraction exercise for me. I’m curious about your take on it; imo it’s safe, functional, scalable, and adjustable. EDIT- To help clarify the confusion in the comments, this is the exercise I’m referring to: ua-cam.com/video/BzPuC0X69Kg/v-deo.htmlsi=byIoqcgzKbJWixli
Actually, it's not as safe as it seems. Jeff has been injured with it, and has videos on it. You might want to google his video: Back Exercises Ranked (BEST TO WORST), which actually goes from worst to best.
@@timl.b.2095 Are you talking about dumbbell bent over rows..? Where Jeff mentions that he prefers to do it standing and in a more athletic stance? I think Davidnewman868 is talking about a different exercise entirely. Could be totally wrong though
Mister, I LOVE this instructional video! Great details. The most important thing is that it all made sense to a dummy like me, in this area. Thank you!
one of the best training vids I've seen, great and easy to follow instructions, great demo and great explanation on why. People always forget the release after the pull, it's where I get the most gains by taking it nice and slow back up to a full stretch. Always worth hiring a trainer worth his salt to start with then once you've mastered the correct form you can train yourself, unless you need the extra motivation.
Outstanding explanation. I never knew about the grip positioning or the "front pocket" cue; going to incorporate that into my workout and see how it feels. This and your overhead press video may have saved my upper body training, not to mention my shoulders. You may have covered some of this already, but it would be great to see some videos on exercise modifications for overweight trainees. Core exercises and squats would be especially helpful.
Not sure if this has been covered already; but a detailed way of DB incline bench, flat bench & to avoid feeling sore in front delts! Thank you as always for the informative videos!
I am a beginner to the Gym, these weight machines. You are absolutely brilliant!! You simply explained this exercise. BIG THANK YOU. Your a LEGEND and BEAST love your videos. 👍💪👊😎 Ireland
thank you for your excellent explanations, providing me with a much better understanding whether I am doing the exercise correctly . maintaining good form was a priority for me when starting to work out at home. Tom
I was literally searching "Athlean X Lat Pulldown" Yesterday only. And was not satisfied with all the videos I saw. Today came the Perfect video for my purpose. Thanks Athlean X Team❤ Today I was Searching "Athlean X Stiff Legged Deadlift" but there is no video on it. Please make a video if possible. ❤❤❤
Thanks for this. I have a home gym with a high and low plate loaded pulley system in a power rack. It's worked great for me as the stack is 1:1 with a 360lb weight limit, however it doesn't have the pad which is the first thing you say is important in this video. One way to rig one is to place a barbell with a pad under the safeties while sitting on a bench, I was doing this but it's really annoying to set it up, what I do now is I just do lat pulldowns from the floor from a kneeling position, that allows me to lift a lot heavier and get a longer stretch at the top.
So many comments! I just discovered your content, and I am getting a TON out of it. I am new to the weight lifting world, and appreciate you. I would like more info on Tricep Push downs, both straight arm, as well as bent at the elbows. I have also been doing reverse (palms toward me). I want to make sure I am doing them right! Thank you!
Just the video i needed. I recently lowered the weight a lot this week just to go back to basics and make sure the form is right. Pointless to keep adding weight if form is off
That's a great tip about pausing at the end of the eccentric for applied tension in the stretch-position to stimulate muscle growth. I learned another key to stimulating muscle growth in the Army: Work out your muscles to true muscular failure and stop living in the gym just to do a few million reps of diddly squat every day. Keeps your metabolism up, and no matter how fast or slow your muscles twitch, none of them are twitching when you reach true muscle failure and your body has to rebuild the whole thing bigger and stronger after every time you hit the gym. But I understand that's hard, and going to the gym every day on easy mode feels good. Carry on.
I don't know what this is called, and I can't find it anywhere. I position the cable at a higher point. I get down low with my lt knee bent, and extend my rt leg back, on my toes. With my rt arm, I pull back/down keeping my arm straight then returning my hand inward. On the way back, I move slowly and and resume with my hand ending downward. This is one my favorite cable exercise and I don't what it is called. It kicks my abs like crazing!
What exercises are you wanting some coaching on? Leave it as a separate comment below. Won't stop until your requests are met.
Leg calves video! Please!
Tight sore hips.
upright rows
Yeah how to get rid of hip pinge feeling while doing squats. Love your content ❤
Bicep curls
A How-To for every exercise would be amazing!
The video would be 8 hours long 🤣
Or a series of 5-minute videos
that’s his entire channel bud
Honestly bro if you take a look at his older videos there's plenty of how to stuff in there as well. I feel like he's made so much content that he's actually repeated himself a couple of times.
I think it’s called, “A membership”. You can join and get all you need for directed workouts.
To the point, no BS yapping and providing good demonstrations for each point. Thank you.
He is yapping to much
I think they actually make a lot more money from 10min videos too so this was really nice of him to post.
A How-To for every major exercise would be great!
Also get well Jeff!
Shit, what do you want for nuthin'?!
Hey, I'm a recreational tennis player, and I'm coming towards the end of my season. Last off season, I made a ton of progress in the gym. When the season started this year, I found myself going to the gym less and less. After a couple months of playing tennis 3-4 nights a week and no time spent in the gym, I found my body struggling to keep up.
I'm sure there are many other recreational athletes here that would love a video explaining how to train off season, as well as maintaining our bodies during the season.
Thanks Jeff for everything else so far!
“ for the pull up that was too heavy for you to do” 😂😂😂 bro just roasted so many people
I felt that line!🤣🤣
That was funny indeed
Most advanced bodybuilders can’t do it because they’re too heavy 😊
@@brunooka I’ve trained for 8 years and I can’t 😂
I didn't see that as shade. it's just the reality for a lot of us, especially women who have stronger lower bodies
UA-cam is flooded with fitness "influencers". But Jeff sets the standard so high that no one is near his level. He is scientific, yet his explanations are as clear cut as it can be for everyone.
There is this video of his on doing the pull up, I followed it and bam! The movement fell instantly easier!
This is so important and no one talks about it. The range, driving your elbows into your pocket is a very good way to explain it. I wish people focus on these fundamentals before other things
What does driving your elbows into your pocket means here ?
@@sachinyadav6194 body mind conection. if you think of pulling your elbows to your pockets you will focus on your back lats. if you pull with your hands down.. you will focus on biceps/shoulders.
@@sachinyadav6194closing in the elbows. Think about it getting chilly and you want to subconsciously close them to warm up, but back still straight though of course
@@hannahwillis9838 thankyou for being so kind..
Perfectly timed video for me. I’ve just started using the pull down in my workout. Will be applying your advice. Thanks.
Even if you have a lot of gym experience you can always learn something by watching Athlean-X.
Love this channel❤️💪🏻
If nothing else, you’ll have that “oh, that’s why I do that” moment
Like detail he goes into here:positions to work different back areas A+ ✔
0:11 pad height
0:53 grip width
1:47 torso angle
2:45 pulling target
3:36 eccentric phase
4:30 advanced techniques
You're welcome.
Thx
Thanks
Really ...ty
I didn't thank u...
being into fitness for about 2 yrs this is the best detailed and accurate and ideology behind the excercise.... thanks for the knowledge
You can always learn something new, every time with Jeff. These finer points are invaluable. Thank you Jeff. You the Man!
Jeff ascending graciously made me chuckle 🤣
Always been one of my favorite back exercises with many varieties in grip!
Thanks Jeff! Turns out I've been doing my absolute favourite exercise kinda wrong all these years. 😩 (gripping too wide and leaning back)
Despite this I have ended up with a decent, wide back (of which I'm very proud 😁) so I'm really looking forward to unlocking the remaining gains that have been left on the table for so long.
Every day's a school day! Thanks again. 🙏
Yes, I would like more "How-To's" for every exercise. Thanks
Thanks again for a great info video. I've been following your advice for about 6 months and have not only seen growth, but as a medically retired paratrooper with joint problems and surgeries, I've had growth with less pain.
Another outstanding lesson in Kinesiology Jeff. Your how to videos have been very helpful and I can feel the difference throughout my routines. Thank You!
Brilliant, exactly what I have been waiting and looking for. The how tos at this level of detail and the "why" of them is a breath of fresh air❤
Single arm lat cable pull downs at different angles, single arm landmine rows, 2 handed cable rows with a 3 foot strap at different angles.
It has been a few months since I've tuned in here. This music is not an improvement. But this video was super helpful!
Love these quick how to videos Jeff! Can't wait to see you do more of them. Your understanding of the body and how it functions is second to none. The true goat!
Had some extra time this morning so binge watched Jeff’s “How To” Bulgarian Split Squats, Face Pulls and Lat Pulldowns. Shaking my head in amazement. Athlean X continues to deliver at the highest level! Anything for ankle/foot mobility and stability would be welcome.
Shit I did everything wrong
same 😔
Me too
Same😮
Same
lol my 1st thought
My man I got better body now following your advice ( I'm 53 ) started looking your video 4 years ago , Im training from my 18 years, why I didn't have you in my teen
No wonder I’ve been struggling with strength progression on this - perfect timing
Thankyou. Working with a home gym and didnt realize i needed to sit lower to make sure i could fully extend my arms up. That did the trick! Delts next please!
Noticed some change in your voice jeff, hope you doing okay, stay healthy
When you’re doing it right, you can feel it!! He is 100% spot on.
I think one of the back exercises I wanted to see a breakdown of was the Incline Bench Dumbbell Row. John Meadows highlighted it a few years ago, and to this day, that lift has been the peak back contraction exercise for me. I’m curious about your take on it; imo it’s safe, functional, scalable, and adjustable.
EDIT- To help clarify the confusion in the comments, this is the exercise I’m referring to: ua-cam.com/video/BzPuC0X69Kg/v-deo.htmlsi=byIoqcgzKbJWixli
Actually, it's not as safe as it seems. Jeff has been injured with it, and has videos on it. You might want to google his video: Back Exercises Ranked (BEST TO WORST), which actually goes from worst to best.
all about the meadows row IMO
@@timl.b.2095 Are you talking about dumbbell bent over rows..? Where Jeff mentions that he prefers to do it standing and in a more athletic stance? I think Davidnewman868 is talking about a different exercise entirely. Could be totally wrong though
@@timl.b.2095not true. You're talking about having one leg (knee) up on the bench.
@@JackSloanno you're right. Bro thought he did something 😂
Mister, I LOVE this instructional video! Great details. The most important thing is that it all made sense to a dummy like me, in this area. Thank you!
So helpful and concise! I would love a how to video for every major lift!
one of the best training vids I've seen, great and easy to follow instructions, great demo and great explanation on why. People always forget the release after the pull, it's where I get the most gains by taking it nice and slow back up to a full stretch.
Always worth hiring a trainer worth his salt to start with then once you've mastered the correct form you can train yourself, unless you need the extra motivation.
Even with an apparent vocal chord impairment, you still manage to convey clear and concise recommendations. Thanks for your dedication.
I like this kind of videos. Straight forwarded, it shows variations. Practical examples where to pull your elbows etc.
Thanks Jeff, you are my "go to" guy on every exercise. The results are happening.
More how to videos for sure. Applying proper mechanics I've learned from you have transformed my workouts.
Outstanding explanation. I never knew about the grip positioning or the "front pocket" cue; going to incorporate that into my workout and see how it feels. This and your overhead press video may have saved my upper body training, not to mention my shoulders.
You may have covered some of this already, but it would be great to see some videos on exercise modifications for overweight trainees. Core exercises and squats would be especially helpful.
For the first time in my life, I actually felt a lat pull IN MY LATS!! Thank u so much
🔥 shreds so good no markers needed 😂
Thanks for this. Been doing it suboptimal for years.
Yesterday must have been Voice Day in the gym for Jeff 😊
60% of the time, I learn every time! Awesome Stuff!
That doesn’t make any sense
Great video Jeff! Are you interested to show us some box jump variations, or other plyometrics?
Not sure if this has been covered already; but a detailed way of DB incline bench, flat bench & to avoid feeling sore in front delts! Thank you as always for the informative videos!
Thank you for covering the lat pulldown. Based on what you said, I was close but not focused. Going forward I can do it better. Appreciate ya
Your never know how many times your videos have helped me i was doing so much wrong
Many thanks
The real challenge is finding a machine that isn't being used.
😂
🤣💀
😂😂😂😂
😂😂facts
I thought it was just meeeeeee 😂
You are just the best at explanation and I was not paid to say that 👍🏼 I saved this video.
I love it😮
Me too!!
This lat pulldown / avoid mistakes video made a world of difference for me. Thanks!
I literally just left the gym and did pull day🏆
Thanks so much. Making it back to the gym since COVID started. It’s like I forgot everything. Learning it all over again.
You OK, Jeff? You're losing your voice!
A sea witch was involved
Yes, how to's is what's still missing a bit on this channel! Great idea. Please do on barbell hip thrust and rowing!
His voice sound sick or just me?
Maybe yelling motivational encouragement at a camera?
No he's just leveraging loudness to evenly allocate energy to the exercise while speaking. In short talking loud while exercising will kill your gains
This has to be the best and thorough explanation of Lat Pulldowns...even I understood it.
Honestly you produce extremely informative and descriptive videos and what you provide is invaluable. Thanks for what you do.
Jeff, you're doing everything the way science teaches.
I enjoy training thanks to you💪🏻
These form episodes are great
I'd love these type of videos .
i go watch the best exercises for each muscle and then learn how to do them :)
Lately I’ve been doing single arm lat pull downs with a side bend instead of the traditional style. Liking it so far 🔥
I am a beginner to the Gym, these weight machines. You are absolutely brilliant!! You simply explained this exercise. BIG THANK YOU. Your a LEGEND and BEAST love your videos. 👍💪👊😎
Ireland
Man with no haters ❤
Touchwood ❤
This is more complicated than I ever dreamed. But it answered LOTS of my questions.
Eagerly waited for this exercise from you jeff🎉🎉
thank you for your excellent explanations, providing me with a much better understanding whether I am doing the exercise correctly . maintaining good form was a priority for me when starting to work out at home. Tom
I need more videos like this that show the correct form. It would save me a lot of time in the gym
Great tips thanks Jeff.. I’m 61 & implement almost all of your videos 🦾
Awesome guide, definitely straightened out a lot of mistakes I’ve been building on🤦♂️ and answered most of the questions I have about the pull-downs.
I always love the clarity you give about weightlifting why do we do that, the muscle function
Thanks always
I've noticed that your voice Is changed. Your speech this Time Is Better than usual.
Super for me.
Best how-to I reached so far, ain't gonna search further. Thanks man, awesome explanation and tips!
Man I'm digging your instruction videos! Great job explaining everything no stupid music or BS!
I was literally searching "Athlean X Lat Pulldown" Yesterday only. And was not satisfied with all the videos I saw. Today came the Perfect video for my purpose.
Thanks Athlean X Team❤
Today I was Searching "Athlean X Stiff Legged Deadlift" but there is no video on it. Please make a video if possible. ❤❤❤
I like your How Too exercise! Those are corrective! It has helped me!!
Absolutely informative video! I’m 4 weeks in on my workout journey and this helps a ton, thank you.
Thanks for this. I have a home gym with a high and low plate loaded pulley system in a power rack. It's worked great for me as the stack is 1:1 with a 360lb weight limit, however it doesn't have the pad which is the first thing you say is important in this video.
One way to rig one is to place a barbell with a pad under the safeties while sitting on a bench, I was doing this but it's really annoying to set it up, what I do now is I just do lat pulldowns from the floor from a kneeling position, that allows me to lift a lot heavier and get a longer stretch at the top.
Please please more of these. Whenever I start a new program, I do a search here first on how to correctly do the exercises.
Jeff is still making videos even when his voice is out. Props to you Jeff!
Proper form and rythms on all the basics, with a note on grip positions like this video would make excellent goto reference/reminders.
So many comments! I just discovered your content, and I am getting a TON out of it. I am new to the weight lifting world, and appreciate you. I would like more info on Tricep Push downs, both straight arm, as well as bent at the elbows. I have also been doing reverse (palms toward me). I want to make sure I am doing them right!
Thank you!
Thanks the grip part helped me so much, I had to go in between my two "handles" on the bar and it took so much off my elbow and biceps.
Just the video i needed. I recently lowered the weight a lot this week just to go back to basics and make sure the form is right. Pointless to keep adding weight if form is off
Very helpful. Always wondered why my grip felt right around the bend in the bar - when this is often not where the rubber “grip” parts are
Gratitude for this video Jeff. 👌
100% need this for more excercises ... I have been completely avoiding some exercises because I know that my form may not be there.
This is one of the most informative workout videos I have seen so far! Thanks
Big ups for making this he distinction between upper-back focus and lat focus.
Awesome. Because of shoulder issues, I can't do pull up anymore, so lat pulldowns are my go to.
That's a great tip about pausing at the end of the eccentric for applied tension in the stretch-position to stimulate muscle growth. I learned another key to stimulating muscle growth in the Army: Work out your muscles to true muscular failure and stop living in the gym just to do a few million reps of diddly squat every day. Keeps your metabolism up, and no matter how fast or slow your muscles twitch, none of them are twitching when you reach true muscle failure and your body has to rebuild the whole thing bigger and stronger after every time you hit the gym. But I understand that's hard, and going to the gym every day on easy mode feels good. Carry on.
My hero. Thanks for making a difference, your sincerity. Sharing your long hard gained knowledge with those that really want to make a difference.
Dude is the best. Always my go to. Not those other bs channels.
Cool! The only "wrong" I did was a bit of a wide grip! That's pretty awesome, this is my favourite exercise 👌
oh god thank you for ur explanation, iv gone too wrong after all this time 😢, n now i already got it right🙌🏻
I don't know what this is called, and I can't find it anywhere. I position the cable at a higher point. I get down low with my lt knee bent, and extend my rt leg back, on my toes. With my rt arm, I pull back/down keeping my arm straight then returning my hand inward. On the way back, I move slowly and and resume with my hand ending downward. This is one my favorite cable exercise and I don't what it is called. It kicks my abs like crazing!
Lat Pulldowns for dummies, this was perfect, thanks
These How-To's series is gonna be great.
Can't wait to try this. Thank you. I did this totally wrong today. I was doing the crunch thing 😩