Lats (PD Muscle Series) | PD Podcast Ep.174

We're moving right along with our Muscle Series! Today, we introduce the lats, a very complex muscle group. The lats are often misunderstood and not utilized correctly during training. Since it is a muscle that you can't see in the mirror, it can be hard to truly connect with your lats. Listen in as Sue and Alex dive into the function, tips for activating your lats, common misconceptions, and even more! And remember—take notes, share with a friend, and grab your free lats cheat sheet here! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) About today's episode (0:35) Alex has worn makeup once in his life... this is why (3:25) The main function/role & anatomy of the lats (10:11) Daily activities that involve the lats (12:52) Visual/aesthetic appearance of the lats (17:01) Benefits of training the lats (23:50) Common lat training mistakes (35:01) Our favorite lat exercises (42:37) Lat training execution tips (45:19) Some caveats for competitors (47:40) How do you isolate lats? (48:29) Do pull-ups build lats? (49:00) Do deadlifts hit lats? (50:36) Are lats the hardest muscle group to grow? (50:55) How do you train lats at home? (51:28) Do lats grow better with high reps? (52:22) Some final advice for training lats (53:22) Wrap-up Additional Resources: Free Lats Cheat Sheet - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/f854ca3275 Lats YouTube Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniRdkHoJniunA9_mtb2vi1vW Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.