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Seuss

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Since: Feb 08, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:54 am
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What is the difference between the potential benefits derived between
lat pull-downs on a machine and pull-ups or chin-ups (with or without
assistance on a Gravitron)?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 11:04 am
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"Seuss" <seuss.TakeThisOut@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> What is the difference between the potential benefits derived between
> lat pull-downs on a machine and pull-ups or chin-ups (with or without
> assistance on a Gravitron)?

From exrx.net it appears that the lateral pulldown works more muscle groups:

Lat Pulldown works the following muscles:
Target
a.. Latissimus Dorsi
Synergists

a.. Brachialis
b.. Brachioradialis
c.. Biceps Brachii
d.. Teres Major
e.. Deltoid, Posterior
f.. Infraspinatus
g.. Teres Minor
h.. Rhomboids
i.. Levator Scapulae
j.. Trapezius, Lower
k.. Trapezius, Middle
l.. Pectoralis Minor
Dynamic Stabilizers

a.. Triceps, Long Head
Assisted Pull-up works the following muscles:
Target
a.. Latissimus Dorsi
Synergists

a.. Brachialis
b.. Brachioradialis
c.. Biceps Brachii
d.. Teres Major
e.. Rhomboids
f.. Levator Scapulae
g.. Pectoralis Minor
h.. Trapezius, Lower
i.. Pectoralis Major, Sternal
Dynamic Stabilizers

a.. Triceps, Long Head

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:35 am
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Dom like me then and don't use assisted. Instead stick some ankle
weights on.
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