Lat exercises ... with free weights?

[Alex_l]

are there any?.. :S I looked through the exercise database but all I could find was machine pulldowns and stuff ... other than chin ups are there any other exercises I can do at home?

[Kayslay]

I'd say bent BB rowing is nearly if not as effective for the lats as chins/pullups. It also gives your rhomboids, inner traps and rear delts a fair workout, moreso than chins.

Start light and watch your form, always be wary of your lower back. Go for a grip about shoulder width or slightly wider for comfort, safety and maximal lat recruitment.

1-arm DB rows are also a good alternative, and easier on your lower back, but I find it's less obvious when you're cheating on form with these.

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

bent over bb/db rowing
t-bar rowing
chin
pullup
rack chin
rack pullup