Group: Experienced Exercise

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Back thickness

abayaa
abayaa
Posts: 54
Joined: 2002/11/09
Canada
2003/11/28, 05:41 PM
was just wondering wat were the main workouts for back thickness. now i got bent over barbell rows, but is there anything else
richardjst
richardjst
Posts: 410
Joined: 2002/07/13
United States
2003/11/28, 05:49 PM
Do heavy deadlifts..they hit the back more than you think....bent over rows....do pullups, if your reppin out 3x10 there, grab a belt add some weight...pull downs dont work the same...if you cant do more than 5 in a row...do one at a time till you get to 20....one arm db rows also work well..another one that isn't used by many is standing straight arm pull downs(those will add thickness quickly if done correctly)....heavy work for the back buddy and you'll notice more muscles showing then you knew you had...hope some of this helps

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bigandrew
bigandrew
Posts: 5,146
Joined: 2002/10/21
United States
2003/11/28, 09:03 PM
deadlifts and more deadlifts lol i just changed my routine to where i do 5 to six sets of deadlifts and i think my back gets thicker everytime i work out lol i usually kept the weight over 7 reps nwo i go alll the way down to like 4 , head up , butt up, pull and get swoll lol

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esmuva06
esmuva06
Posts: 57
Joined: 2003/11/10
United States
2003/11/30, 01:31 AM
do wide grip pullups. tons of them. when you first start out especially you can get huge gains from just doing the main exercises. i recommend including deadlifts from the get go..but make sure you get the pullups in. if you are already pretty good with them, do as many sets as it takes to get to 50 total..do this for 4 or 5 weeks then maybe switch to a ladder or add some weight to your body. guarantee you will get thicker... do them right and your back will look like a kite.
bagchi
bagchi
Posts: 2
Joined: 2003/09/24
Canada
2003/12/01, 12:45 AM
Deadlifts are essential to gaining a lot of back strength, and your muscles will grow a lot, therefore gaining thickness, but I know for a fact that dumbbell pullovers make your back look wide and thick. I know that most people say they are intended for chest, but they also have amazing results for your lats.
esmuva06
esmuva06
Posts: 57
Joined: 2003/11/10
United States
2003/12/02, 06:48 PM
pullovers definitely hit your lats and rib cage..bring out your chest but bulk of the work is in the back