whats good for back wideness besides

Sittin on 22s · 07-13-2005, 09:59 PM

lat pulldowns, pullups, and deadlifts?

**Peaked_18** · 07-13-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sittin on 22s

lat pulldowns, pullups, and deadlifts?

Bent-Over Rows, Seated Cable Rows, and T-Bar Rows.

Dan · 07-13-2005, 11:44 PM

peaked ever try one arm t-bars? my doc got seriusly pissed at me about all the back stress. so i started doing them that way.

Sittin on 22s · 07-14-2005, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

Bent-Over Rows, Seated Cable Rows, and T-Bar Rows.

thx homie

**powerman2000** · 07-14-2005, 12:17 PM

Don't forget 1 arm DB rows for widening the back.

**Trick D** · 07-14-2005, 01:26 PM

Yeah, bump on all of these. Rows, seated rows, 1 arm rows, deadlifts, pull up, weighted pull ups, these should be the main exercises for anyone training back.

~~Hacking is a Felony~~ · 07-14-2005, 03:33 PM

Bent Over Barbell Rows, T-Bar Rows and the other rowing exercises mentioned will do the trick.

**Peaked_18** · 07-14-2005, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

peaked ever try one arm t-bars? my doc got seriusly pissed at me about all the back stress. so i started doing them that way.

No, haven't heard of those before. I look into them.

Mainly Rows help for Widening the Back. I probably forgot some.

Dan · 07-14-2005, 05:47 PM

I seem to always leave a thing or two out LOL

Apootheosis · 07-18-2005, 04:32 AM

i wouldnt use pullups unless ur grip is strong.

Dan · 07-18-2005, 02:57 PM

Get your grip strong and do them...

Aftershock · 07-24-2005, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sittin on 22s

lat pulldowns, pullups, and deadlifts?

You wanna focus on the lats for that.

Look at the sticky in the exercise section for lat exercises.

AS

_Underdog_ · 07-27-2005, 07:18 AM

And when training your back don't forget to add some lower back exercises. I know way too many people who have disregarded lower back exercises and now they can't perform any type of rigorous bodybuilding exercise. Sorry for changing the subject a bit but I think this is an issue that needed to be addressed.

**johnsbod** · 07-27-2005, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by _Underdog_

And when training your back don't forget to add some lower back exercises. I know way too many people who have disregarded lower back exercises and now they can't perform any type of rigorous bodybuilding exercise. Sorry for changing the subject a bit but I think this is an issue that needed to be addressed.

Good point, a strong lower back is key for a lot of other lifts.

I have to disagree with a lot of the exercises mentioned here for back width though. A lot of those movements are great for back thickness, but for width nothing beats pullups, chins, rack chins, pulldowns, etc. and other similar movements. While barbell bent rows, deadlifts, etc. will effect it somewhat these are primarily back thickness exercises. I can certainly feel the difference in how they hit my lats when I do them.

_Underdog_ · 07-27-2005, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by johnsbod

Good point, a strong lower back is key for a lot of other lifts.

I have to disagree with a lot of the exercises mentioned here for back width though. A lot of those movements are great for back thickness, but for width nothing beats pullups, chins, rack chins, pulldowns, etc. and other similar movements. While barbell bent rows, deadlifts, etc. will effect it somewhat these are primarily back thickness exercises. I can certainly feel the difference in how they hit my lats when I do them.

I may have to disagree with you. But I must consider that everyone has their differences; everyone will react differently with certain exercises and programs. I find that barbell rows with a narrow grip (close-grip) or a grip smaller than shoulder length really targets the width of the back. But then again, that's just me.

irishbuilder · 08-14-2005, 11:38 PM

i do

Deadlifts
Wide/Medium Grip lat pulldowns
BB Rows about shoulder width
Cable Rows
and sometimes finish off with T-Bar Rows

nuge7076 · 08-21-2005, 05:16 PM

Everyone has mentioned exercise, but no one has mentioned the type of contraction when doing these exercise. In doing any of these exercise I believe the contration is just as important in feeling how the muscle contracts to help develope muscle maturity & the fullness of its belly..

**Peaked_18** · 08-21-2005, 07:03 PM

It is very improtant.

I assume it's mandatory and always done. I'll remember just in case to put that.

Carolina Lifter · 08-22-2005, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

peaked ever try one arm t-bars? my doc got seriusly pissed at me about all the back stress. so i started doing them that way.

I love T-bar rows but have never heard of doing them one-handed. How's that working out for you Dan?

**Peaked_18** · 08-22-2005, 04:08 PM

It sounds a little weird doesn't it.

I tried them out and sort of felt not normal, but I did like them.

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Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	I seem to always leave a thing or two out LOL __________________ Got an issue send a PM ... to anyone but me

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Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Get your grip strong and do them... __________________ Got an issue send a PM ... to anyone but me

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~~Hacking is a Felony~~ I destroy property Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,105 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Bent Over Barbell Rows, T-Bar Rows and the other rowing exercises mentioned will do the trick.

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Apootheosis Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 625 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	i wouldnt use pullups unless ur grip is strong.

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_Underdog_ Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 262 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	And when training your back don't forget to add some lower back exercises. I know way too many people who have disregarded lower back exercises and now they can't perform any type of rigorous bodybuilding exercise. Sorry for changing the subject a bit but I think this is an issue that needed to be addressed. __________________ Current lifts / My goals (end of August): Squat - 135 / 215+ Bench - 130 / 160+ Barbell Rows - 105 / 150+ Deadlift - 235 / 300+ So I’ll stand with arms high and heart abandoned, in awe of the One who gave it all. I’ll stand, my soul Lord to You surrendered, all I am is Yours.

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irishbuilder New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	i do Deadlifts Wide/Medium Grip lat pulldowns BB Rows about shoulder width Cable Rows and sometimes finish off with T-Bar Rows

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nuge7076 Amateur Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Everyone has mentioned exercise, but no one has mentioned the type of contraction when doing these exercise. In doing any of these exercise I believe the contration is just as important in feeling how the muscle contracts to help develope muscle maturity & the fullness of its belly.. __________________ FAILURE --The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing and succeed. -- Llody Jones SUCCESS--The road ahead is paved with bumps and pot holes. Knowing when to advoid these obstacle is the key in reaching your destination.-- Nuge

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Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	It is very improtant. I assume it's mandatory and always done. I'll remember just in case to put that.

08-22-2005, 04:08 PM	#20
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	It sounds a little weird doesn't it. I tried them out and sort of felt not normal, but I did like them.