We all keep blaming our lats for giving out on the pulldown, when it’s the padding in our gloves that decides when the set really ends
You’ve been blaming your lats for giving out on pulldowns, but the real culprit might be sitting in your gym bag. A 2023 study revealed that just 3-6mm of glove padding can cost you double-digit kilograms of grip strength—enough to end your set before your back muscle has truly worked. Discover why competitive lifters ditch gloves and what actually works.