Upper Back

LexusGS · 06-06-2005, 08:20 PM

Hi.
I want to know the best way to work the upper back area?
I only have free weights and a bar.
Any help will be appreciated.

min0 lee · 06-06-2005, 08:21 PM

Bent over rows for me.

ihateschoolmt · 06-06-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Bent over rows for me.

Me too.

LexusGS · 06-06-2005, 08:57 PM

thanks for the tips.
I have a question though. Doesn't that mess up or hurt the lower back area when you are done?

ihateschoolmt · 06-06-2005, 09:00 PM

min0 lee · 06-06-2005, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LexusGS

thanks for the tips.
I have a question though. Doesn't that mess up or hurt the lower back area when you are done?

Not if you use proper form with weight you can handle.

Premiere · 06-06-2005, 09:49 PM

t bar rows are good too

soxmuscle · 06-07-2005, 01:40 AM

shrugs, even deadlifts work the upper back if done properly. pullups and chins aswell if you can find something to pull yourself up on.

Doublebase · 06-07-2005, 09:32 AM

Deadlifts kill my traps.

WATTS · 06-08-2005, 03:19 PM

t-bar and barbell bent-over-rows work great for me

WATTS · 06-08-2005, 03:19 PM

almost forgot seated pulley rows

Triple Threat · 06-08-2005, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WATTS

almost forgot seated pulley rows

How do you do these with only free weights and a bar? Note original question.

Seanp156 · 06-08-2005, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

shrugs, even deadlifts work the upper back if done properly. pullups and chins aswell if you can find something to pull yourself up on.

I second that. Shrugs, and deads along with rows, pullups, and pulldowns are all good stuff.

LAM · 06-08-2005, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LexusGS

thanks for the tips.
I have a question though. Doesn't that mess up or hurt the lower back area when you are done?

if it hurts excessively, etc. then you need to work on your core strength. abs, errector spinae, etc.

Seanp156 · 06-08-2005, 06:04 PM

Yeah, if you're just starting, you might want to consider doing hyper extensions for a few weeks before deadlifts. If deads feel fine when you're doing them, and you don't feel any nerve pain later, go ahead.

LexusGS · 06-08-2005, 09:55 PM

i tried it 2 days ago, and now my lower back hurts everytime I do other exercises.
Can anyone post a pic of how a "proper form" looks like when you are doing this? I am obviously doing something wrong, unless not being able to get up from bed is normal.

Tough Old Man · 06-08-2005, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WATTS

t-bar and barbell bent-over-rows work great for me

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LexusGS 3UZFE Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,636	thanks for the tips. I have a question though. Doesn't that mess up or hurt the lower back area when you are done?

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LexusGS 3UZFE Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,636	i tried it 2 days ago, and now my lower back hurts everytime I do other exercises. Can anyone post a pic of how a "proper form" looks like when you are doing this? I am obviously doing something wrong, unless not being able to get up from bed is normal.

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