Best basic exercises for back

Josh · 09-07-2002, 09:06 AM

I understand that back is a more complex set of muscles, and I learned from Gopro that we need to do more types of exercises in order to hit back thoroughly. But now if I have to choose just 1 or 2 basic exercises to do for back, what are the most effective ones to do in this situation?

The reason I ask this is because I'm starting on HST, and per session I believe I should only do 1 exercise per body part (2 sets), which means I cannot do all the exercises necessary to hit the back thoroughly in 1 session, instead I have to choose only 1, and of course I want to choose the most effective to do.

I am thinking of deadlift, but it seems that deadlift targets more on lower back (plus legs, glutes, etc), not back in general. Am I not correct here?

- Josh

Scotty the Body · 09-07-2002, 10:46 AM

Its a no brainer, Deads and Pullups/pulldowns.

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I am thinking of deadlift, but it seems that deadlift targets more on lower back (plus legs, glutes, etc), not back in general. Am I not correct here?

Do regular deads, they don't just hit the lower back.

sawheet · 09-07-2002, 11:35 AM

What is hst?

**Prince** · 09-07-2002, 11:48 AM

this article might be of help: http://www.ironmagazine.com/modules....article&sid=23

Robboe · 09-07-2002, 12:13 PM

For upper back do vertical rows and horizontal rows.

You don't need deads at all.

Scotty the Body · 09-07-2002, 12:15 PM

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Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
You don't need deads at all.

Yes you do.

Robboe · 09-07-2002, 12:23 PM

No, you don't.

Scotty the Body · 09-07-2002, 01:46 PM

Ok, maybe you don't, but I would.

**Mudge** · 09-07-2002, 02:24 PM

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...&threadid=9761 (Today's Back!) Dr.Pain has back excersizes in his back thread.

ians · 09-09-2002, 10:34 AM

The best exercises for Back have to be the compound movements i.e. Pullups - Bent over Barbell Rows - Deadlifts !!!!!

Triple Threat · 09-09-2002, 11:42 AM

I'm not familiar with HST, but if you are limited to only 2 exercises,
I'd do deads and chins on one workout, then deads and rows on the next, then repeat cycle.

Josh · 09-09-2002, 06:45 PM

Thanks all!

- Josh

09-07-2002, 09:06 AM	#1
Josh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Indonesia Posts: 337	Best basic exercises for back I understand that back is a more complex set of muscles, and I learned from Gopro that we need to do more types of exercises in order to hit back thoroughly. But now if I have to choose just 1 or 2 basic exercises to do for back, what are the most effective ones to do in this situation? The reason I ask this is because I'm starting on HST, and per session I believe I should only do 1 exercise per body part (2 sets), which means I cannot do all the exercises necessary to hit the back thoroughly in 1 session, instead I have to choose only 1, and of course I want to choose the most effective to do. I am thinking of deadlift, but it seems that deadlift targets more on lower back (plus legs, glutes, etc), not back in general. Am I not correct here? - Josh

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Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	For upper back do vertical rows and horizontal rows. You don't need deads at all. Being held down by The Man

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Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Ok, maybe you don't, but I would. Cool

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Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,476 Photos: 1	http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...&threadid=9761 (Today's Back!) Dr.Pain has back excersizes in his back thread. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

09-09-2002, 10:34 AM	#10
ians Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 126	The best exercises for Back have to be the compound movements i.e. Pullups - Bent over Barbell Rows - Deadlifts !!!!! Stats - 6'1", 92kgs (203lbs), BF ~10-11%

09-09-2002, 11:42 AM	#11
Triple Threat End of the world Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 10,444 Photos: 6	I'm not familiar with HST, but if you are limited to only 2 exercises, I'd do deads and chins on one workout, then deads and rows on the next, then repeat cycle.

09-09-2002, 06:45 PM	#12
Josh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Indonesia Posts: 337	Thanks all! - Josh

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