lat pulldown

8 Years of Behind-the-Neck Pulldowns: Why My Shoulder Finally Gave Way—and What I Wish I’d Known

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8 Years of Behind-the-Neck Pulldowns: Why My Shoulder Finally Gave Way—and What I Wish I'd Known

A seemingly minor shoulder discomfort from years of behind-the-neck pulldowns suddenly became a catastrophic failure mid-rep. But the damage had been accumulating silently long before that moment. Here’s what physiotherapists know about this hidden injury and how to prevent it.

Why I Stopped Doing Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns After Seeing the Science

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Why I Stopped Doing Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns After Seeing the Science

For decades, the behind-the-neck lat pulldown dominated gym floors as the “serious” way to build a wide back. But electromyography research reveals a uncomfortable truth: it doesn’t activate lats any better than front pulldowns, while placing your shoulders in a genuinely vulnerable position that can cause long-term damage.