Here's a sample upper back routine for a bodybuilder:
1. **Barbell Deadlifts:** Start your routine with deadlifts. This compound exercise engages multiple muscle groups, including the upper back. Perform 3-4 sets of 6-8 reps, focusing on form and maintaining a strong, neutral spine.
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Hey everyone, got a great workout today. I don't usually brag, but today I will.
Glute kickback 75 lbs rt/lf, 3 sets of 12 reps
Leg press (hammies) 50 lbs, 3 sets of 12 reps
Squats 2 sets, 20 reps ( no wt) just for giggles
Dumbell hammer curls, 20 lbs for 3 sets at 6 reps, 7 reps and 7 reps...
Pull Ups vs. Chin Ups: How These Two Moves Differ
Pull Ups and Chin Ups are both great exercises, but which will help you more?
Chin ups and pull ups are, without a doubt, some of the greatest bang-for-your-buck upper body exercises and assessments of upper body strength. One is certainly more...
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Get a physique that is extremely muscular and has massive trapezius muscles. The top and middle of your back are where the trapezius muscles, or traps, are located. This three-part muscle extends from the middle of your spine to the base of your head. Your back will get bigger and more defined...
When you have broad shoulders, a thick upper back, large lats, and a thin waist, your body takes on a V-taper shape. It exudes physical strength, twisted steel, and sensuality appeal.
It's backed up by science. According to studies, males with a shoulder circumference 1.6 times that of their...
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For most typical lifters, 3-4 weight training workouts per week is the benchmark when it comes to increasing muscle size and strength.
This is the "sweet spot" that I recommend to most trainees since it's a high enough frequency to optimize the overall effort for each muscle group without...
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We are all familiar with building and sculpting the major muscle groups into our weekly splits. We tend to focus on the larger and more prominent areas of our bodies. But to complete the overall look of a complete and balanced physique, we still need to put some work into a few other areas...
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Let’s be frank. A lot of us struggle with our rear delt development compared to the rest of our shoulder. Whether it be neglecting them in general or just inefficient training, if you want to build bigger rear delts and have that 3D shoulder look, the first step is to ditch the reverse dumbbell...
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Back Training Quick Tips
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If you find it difficult to target your back muscles, this post is for you! I will give 3 back training form tips. Swipe left for more details.
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First of all, be sure to prevent your shoulders from rolling forward at the end of a row. When the weight gets too heavy...
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Sumo Deadlifts
Here's a quick tutorial on the main points you should focus on when deadlifting.
Creating a solid base will allow you to perform a great deadlift, so start practicing:
1) get close to the barbell (toucing/close to touching your shins) and hinge at...
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Two-Handed Landmine Press – Secure one end of a barbell in a corner or on a landmine base. This version allows heavily loaded progressive shoulder training and doubles as a chest training tool.
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1. Grasp the bar symmetrically with both hands.
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2. Press your palms together and the weight...
SHOULDER WARM UP VARIATIONS
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📚This series can be used as a warm up before your next upper body exercise which primarily focus on increasing range of motion of the glenohumeral joint.
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✅You will need a resistance band to perform the exercises in this series.
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🔘Overhead Circle - With one arm...
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Sumo Deadlift Guide: How-To, Muscles Worked, Benefits, and VariationsHere’s a guide to this effective deadlift variation. by Matthew Magnante
January 31, 2020
The Sumo deadlift is one variation of the conventional deadlift where a barbell (although, there are different ways to do it)...
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𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐅 𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘
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Achy stiff neck you just wish would loosen up? Grab a rag/towel and try this! Here is a self-mobilization known as the Mulligan Snag that is an incredible tool for addressing these neck issues. Assess which range of motion is the most limited and then pick the exercise...
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𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘
This series demonstrates variations for one of the most popular exercises for the back, rowing. The exercises in this series primarily focus on the lats, rhomboids, and lower trap muscles. You want to avoid pulling the elbows too far back on these exercises. Instead focus more on scapular...
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6 Reasons Deadlifts Are Awesome, by Charles Staley –
Although deadlifts might seem a bit "expensive" for some because they initially require a learning curve, and also because they negatively impact your recovery compared to other movements, no other single exercise provides as many benefits...
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💥 Looking for neck relief? Or just want to build a stronger neck? Try this! Many people have neck issues and weakness because we sit all the time with our head forward and never work the other muscles. By utilizing isometrics we can strengthen all the muscles of the...
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Testosterone
Intramuscular (IM) Injection
What is an Intramuscular Injection?
An intramuscular injection, (illustration
on right) delivers medication deep into
the muscle tissue. This allows the
medication to be quickly absorbed into
the bloodstream.
Intramuscular shots are given at 90
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This one simple cue can change the way you feel every single pull down.
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All you have to do is learn how to lock down your mid-back. This is achieved by depressing and retracting the shoulder blades. This will make your late work harder to complete the pull down. Traditionally, you would begin...
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