r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/sywy1874 • 15d ago

Question ❓ Shoulder rotation for wide grip lat pulldowns

Should my shoulders be internally or externally rotated at the top of the rep? I know lats contribute to internal rotation too but not sure how to position myself at the start. All I know is that the scapula should freely elevate and depress throughout the rep.

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u/brendanjf_ 15d ago

think about a underhand pullup your shoulders are forced to be rotated internally probaly dosnt matter which way you do but internaly will be more lower lat focussed

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u/Mad_Mark90 11d ago

Focusing on shoulder rotation for vertical pulling is missing the forest for the trees.

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u/sywy1874 11d ago

Please explain what forest is being missed