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Exercise substitution for lower back

david613m
david613m
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2004/03/15, 10:42 AM
I started the muscle building FT program this week, but due to the constraints of my gym that I have access to on my back day, I need to substitute some exercises.

Currently, the workout program suggests T-Bar Rows, but the gym that I have access to on my back day doesn't have a long bar -- only dumbells. It does have a machine, though, on which I can do basic rows. Will that workout my middle back as well? Is there something I can do with dumbells that will work?

Also, for the deadlifts, instead of using a bar, I just used dumbells. Will this work my lower back as well? Anything else I could do?

Thanks!

Mike
7707mutt
7707mutt
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2004/03/15, 10:47 AM
They do not have a barbell? well yes dumbbells can be used and basic rows are great for the back as well as chins!

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david613m
david613m
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2004/03/15, 01:46 PM
I know -- strange, right? I'm traveling a lot right now, and the gym I can use on Sundays unfortunately is very nice in a lot of respects, but they didn't put in a bar or a bench press! Fortunately my regular gym has these things, but I just need to substitute stuff for my back day. Thanks!

Mike
Shane123
Shane123
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2004/03/15, 06:04 PM
Hyperextensions.