Wide Back – V Taper and more –
One of the most symbolic signs of strength and power is a wide v-taper back. Lats that start up high on your arms and go all the way down to your hips! That said, it’s easier talked about than achieved, unless you start incorporating the three tips in this back workout training video.
Using the standard lat pulldown exercise, I’m going to show you how varying your hand grip on the pulldown and lowering the weight you’re using can help you to not only get a bigger, wider back but to improve all the back exercises you’re doing in any back workout.
One of the most overlooked aspects of training your back and getting wider lats is that heavy weights are not always necessary for building muscle. In the case of the back, it’s critical that you lighten the weights on certain sets in order to maximize the contraction of the lats and complete the full range of motion.
Bigger, wider lats that show off that characteristic “v-taper” depend on training them right. No back workout is complete without addressing the points and techniques shown in this video and incorporating them into your back training.
When you’re finished seeing how you can improve the size and width of your back, be sure to head over to to see how you can start training your entire body more athletically. See how it’s possible to build ripped athletic lean muscle with one step by step workout program.
Also, as always for more information on the topic of getting a v taper back be sure to check out what men’s fitness magazine had to say in this article
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Watched this after gobble-up some kfc.
What's that equipment called?
Athlean x you're super your workout videos are super and easy explain very helpful for beginner's very helpful thank you so much for sharing 💪
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Best work out Chanel
OK – so 5 years on – how do we get lats like Bruce Lee??
Give this man Noble prize .
Much appreciated for the update on the contraction instead of gaining momentum through the process. Can't wait to try this out! You'll get paid if I make it to the top.
I can't believe how ripped Jeff got over the years! Jesus
i like big musles but the thing is i dnt like when the face gets so damn unatractive
Smart training WAY over hard training
Whats this exercise called?
Anyone else watching this in 2018 and wondering how the hell that guy got even better ?
Build Back and Lars with Dumbbells??
Is it best to go heavy with this exercise or are high reps more effective to gain size?
Your workouts are the best I'm a skinny dude and for the first time I'm seeing results. Not getting the fullest cause of Lack of equipment and I'm really weak. Wish u could train me personally and make a man out of me. Not gonna stop tho
Why does he want internal shoulder rotation?I thought that was bad
Sorry man but in my gym don't have that machine
Does this work of your trying to get a leaner back?!? Unload the back fat?!?
i like to call these the steve curry of back exercises. shape your hands like you just shot a 3 pointer :p
the best jeff!
This guy blew my mind with the first 8 seconds of this video.
How many reps? Im thinking 3×10
This video helped ALOT
By far, the best fitness channel online.
Here in 2019 and this man still amazes me
THUMBS UP
This guy knows his shit- I LIKE!
I got an O taper…..
Would this be a bad workout for me if I’ve been having rotator cuff pinching?
I watched this video when I was in 7th grade, and I’ve been looking for ever since. I’ve been doing the exercise for a long time, im just glad I found it so I could it right. genius!
can you do a video how to get wider lower lats. it will be very benificial to everyone I think.
Thank you
That internal rotational grip hurt my shoulders, I prefer just the traditional grip!
Here in 2019. Jeff got better and so did production.
Jeff, I am 60 years old and in the best shape of my life thanks to you! I can't believe all of the valuable information that you provide to us. You are my only source now for any fitness and nutritional information. You changed everything and I am hooked on your videos. Forever indebted, Mike, Albany NY
I love going back to these old videos … you get so much info now on 2019 .. almost 2020 😂😂😂 … I wish I would of knew about Jeff back in the day …
Thumbnail pic: quality build Jeff praising the sun
The real question is jeff. Where are the steroid drug test results.
Me : no one can be in abs cut shape all year
Jeff: hold my t shirt…..
Jeff recently uploaded a vid with exactly the same topic. 😂
So i dont have this machine at home but basically do pull ups
Again my biceps dominate this exercise. Frustrating
Is anyone else getting recommended old Athlean-X videos nowadays? 2020
here in 2020…
Anyone 2020…
2021 gang
2021?