Guide

Yes, lat pull-downs build strength for pull-ups, but you still need practice on the bar to master full control and body tension.

Lat pulldowns mainly train your lats and upper back, with light triceps help as a stabilizer and at the bottom of the pull.

Yes, leg compression sleeves can help reduce swelling, aid performance, and speed recovery when they are fitted and used correctly.

Yes, leg extensions recruit all quadriceps muscles, but they load some heads more than others and should sit beside, not replace, compound lifts.

Yes, lat pulldowns work the rear delts slightly, but most of the tension still goes to your lats and upper back.

Yes, lat raises work your shoulders by targeting the lateral deltoids and helping define the width of your upper body.

Yes, lat pulldowns train your lats first but also load your rear shoulders and upper back when you use steady, joint friendly form.

Yes, lateral raises hit the rear delt slightly, but they mainly work the side delt so you still need rear-delt moves for real growth.

Yes, lateral raises do work your shoulder muscles, especially the middle delts, when you use controlled form and a suitable weight.

No, lateral raises mainly train your shoulder muscles; triceps only stabilize the elbow and do not get enough load for real strength or size gains.