Best Back Exercise

[Chuck01]

I think chin/pull ups are one of the best things for the upper back.

Train Hard, Train Smart

www.torqueathletic.com

 

[god hand]

Chin ups

 

[fufu]

Train Hard, Train Smart

www.torqueathletic.com

 

[dontsurfonmytur]

Pullups and Bent DB Rows

The bent DB rows, do u do one arm at a time (with a leg on a bench)?
i heard db rows sucked..

 

[Bakerboy]

The bent DB rows, do u do one arm at a time (with a leg on a bench)?
i heard db rows sucked..

Leg on a bench Don't you mean with your opposite hand resting on a bench? And your heard wrong DB rows don't suck if you do them propperly.

 

[fufu]

The bent DB rows, do u do one arm at a time (with a leg on a bench)?
i heard db rows sucked..

Where the fuck did you hear that from.

 

[dontsurfonmytur]

from this forum, i heard somebody say "dont waste your time with db rows"

 

[fufu]

from this forum, i heard somebody say "dont waste your time with db rows"

That's odd.

 

[CowPimp]

from this forum, i heard somebody say "dont waste your time with db rows"

Hrm. I disagree with that. I don't see why it's a waste of time.

 

[dontsurfonmytur]

this is good to hear, now i can alter my rows to dbs

 

[Brutus_G]

Would an underhand BB row be useful?

 

[CowPimp]

Would an underhand BB row be useful?

Surely.

 

[Skate67]

Cowpimp,

I remember you saying something about maximizing chins for hitting the upper back, where as if you do it the incorrect way it targets bi's more...

What was that again?

 

[joesmooth20]

Rows and chins will get the job done

 

[LexusGS]

I'll tell you my favorite and you can choose 1!
(most-least fav)
1.wide grip rows
2.wide grip pullups
3.deadlift
4.inverse rows
5.reverse flys

 

[CowPimp]

Cowpimp,

I remember you saying something about maximizing chins for hitting the upper back, where as if you do it the incorrect way it targets bi's more...

What was that again?

Well, if you really want to maximize the effect on your upper back then you can do sternum chinups. This is where you do a chinup so that your sternum contacts the bar instead of the top of your chest. It requires some leaning back as you approach the bear and retraction of your scapula.

 

[Squaggleboggin]

Would an underhand BB row be useful?

It's called a yates row. http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displa...le.php?aid=121

I do them as a regular part of my routine - they're pretty enjoyable, I think.

 

[mike456]

the Back is to big for just 1 exercise

 

[GFR]

Why would you limit yourself to only one back exercise when there are so many diff't muscles in the back (erector spinae,lats, mid, upper back and traps). If you are going to change your program you should try a full body split that will allow you to train your back several times a week using different exercises targeting different muscle groups. I would definitely have deadlifts in my program along with bent over rows, lat pull down and DB shrugs. There is no reason to limit yourself to one exercise, it will only lead to muscular imbalances and eventual injury.

Bent over DB rows are my personal favorite for adding mass and increasing strength.

Good luck. Ben

http://www.trainwithmeonline.com/exercises.asp?ecat=7

 

[viet_jon]

Well, if you really want to maximize the effect on your upper back then you can do sternum chinups. This is where you do a chinup so that your sternum contacts the bar instead of the top of your chest. It requires some leaning back as you approach the bear and retraction of your scapula.

what's sternum?

 

[kenwood]

isnt it your chest or below your chest?(sternum)

 

[viet_jon]

Darth Homo. The only thing you know about exercise is.... can't think of anything. Stop giving advice for stuff you know nothing about.

nice 5th post. What is your other usernames?

 

[kenwood]

Darth Homo. The only thing you know about exercise is.... can't think of anything. Stop giving advice for stuff you know nothing about.

dude you stupid. Foreman Rules

 

[BenPoss]

Ok he rules. You win.

 

[swordfish]

barbell rows
pullups
pulldowns
pullovers
dumbell rows
deadlifts
seated rows
close grip pulldowns

 

[mike456]

barbell rows
pullups
pulldowns
pullovers
dumbell rows
deadlifts
seated rows
close grip pulldowns

He asked for the best(one) exercise, not a list of every exercise that hits the back

 

[swordfish]

those are all great, there is no best....

 

[CowPimp]

what's sternum?

The sternum is the area in the middle of your ribcage. It runs from just below your chest up to about your collar bone. More accurately, with a sternum chinup you want about the bottom of your sternum to contact the bar. I warn you, these are extremely hard.

 

[kenwood]

you know what i'd like to accomplish? its like a row but when you do a chinup make you body parrel(sp?) to the floor and row yourself up to the pullup bar i wish i could do about 8-10 of them

 

[Tough Old Man]

Nothing beats deadlifts and heavy ass rows