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  1. 07-08-2005, 04:36 PM #1
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    Best Overall Back exercise?

    I am looking to develope a large back in order to increase my overall upper body size. I know pull ups are great for overall back strength, but am looking for other exercises that would add size in my upper back, especially around the shoulder and traps area ( I feel the area of my back directly behind my shoulders needs major overhaul ).
    For example, I look like I am slumping my shoulders forward when I am sitting or standing because my chest and front shoulders are of good size, and directly behind them I look small and weak.

    Also, does good core strength in your back help develop some of your shoulder muscles, mainly the rear deltoids?

    Thanks for any suggestions.
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  3. 07-08-2005, 04:37 PM #2
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    Row's.....my fav is DB rows.
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  4. 07-08-2005, 05:10 PM #3
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    start doing bent rows.
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  5. 07-08-2005, 05:12 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheCurse
    start doing bent rows.
    read post 2
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  6. 07-08-2005, 06:01 PM #5
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    seated rows will add thickness to the area you describe. bent rows will too, but i feel that they target a bit lower towards the lats.
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  7. 07-08-2005, 06:58 PM #6
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    Deads gets my vote.
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  8. 07-08-2005, 07:04 PM #7
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    Deads and bent over rows are my fav.
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  9. 07-08-2005, 07:10 PM #8
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    Upright rows Shrugs & Deads for Upper-back

    Rev Pec Dec for rear delts

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    Deadlifts and Dumbbell rows... along with snatch pulls (NOT THE GROSS KIND!), which are like a wide grip upright row
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  11. 07-09-2005, 06:12 AM #10
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    Bent over rows baby.
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    Quote Originally Posted by themamasan
    does good core strength in your back help develop some of your shoulder muscles, mainly the rear deltoids?
    having a strong core does not have a direct relationship to the development of the deltoids. However, a strong core is as a necessary trait as any if you are serious about your training and should therefore be an integral part of your training regime.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Monkey Man
    Upright rows, Shrugs, & Deads for Upper-back

    Rev-Pec-Dec for rear delts

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  14. 07-09-2005, 10:55 AM #13
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    One-arm DB rows
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  15. 07-09-2005, 11:00 AM #14
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    Seated pulley rows with a short straight bar, hands spaced about 12" apart. Performing the exercise this way has increased the overall width and thickness of my back.

    Experiment and find what works best for you.
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