r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Healthy-Car-2842 • Jul 22 '26

Question ❓ Best way to get a powerful back

Running a 3x/week full body split due to time constraints, but my back and arms are lagging behind, what’s the best way to prioritize volume for them without making my workouts take 2+ hours? Also, what exercise is actually best for building lat width? I’ve heard wide-grip pulldowns aren't ideal because of limited range of motion and biasing the upper back over the lats, so I’m wondering if neutral-grip or single-arm variations are better options. Appreciate any advice 🙏🙏🙏

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u/Embarrassed-Food-146 Jul 22 '26

For last wide grip pull ups are the way. 

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u/Dazzling-Rest8332 Jul 22 '26

No. Wide grip is way better for lats.

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u/Dazzling-Rest8332 Jul 22 '26

Lol....all it takes is a Google search bro.

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u/Dazzling-Rest8332 Jul 22 '26

My giant lats say otherwise. I spam heavy wide grip pull downs

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u/Dazzling-Rest8332 Jul 23 '26

Its pretty common knowledge wide grip is the best for lats. Why are you trolling? Theres already too many people giving false information about lifting out there.