1187: Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about four areas to focus on and train to build an impressive back.

• How building an impressive back makes you stand out among the crowd. (1:40)
• The importance of developing a strong back evolutionary speaking and for overall health. (4:45)
• What muscles make up the back? (7:30)
• Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back. (8:40)
• • #1 – Rowing action of the muscles of the back. (9:27)
  • • Proper row mechanics. (11:50)
    • When people neglect rows, what do their backs look like? (19:05)
  • #2 – Being able to do a pull-up or pull-down. (21:01)
  • • Proper pull-down mechanics. (23:57)
    • Proper pull-up mechanics. (26:35)
  • #3 – Extension movements to strengthen the back. (33:30)
  • • Proper mechanics and benefits of the deadlift. (34:30)
    • Where does most chronic low back pain come from? (40:02)
    • Proper mechanics of Good Mornings. (41:21)
  • #4 – Stabilizing the back with proper movements. (43:38)
  • • The proper mechanics of the Farmer’s Walk. (47:25)
    • The proper mechanics of the Suitcase Carry. (49:39)
    • Laying the foundation for the back with active planks. (50:54)
    • What does it look like when you don’t stabilize your back? (54:14)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout**
• 4 Things You Can do to Alleviate Your Back Pain – Mind Pump Blog
• How to Row: Correct these Common Mistakes for Maximum Lat Development
• How To Properly Do The Seated Cable Row (IT MATTERS!) - MP Tv
• How To T-Bar Row The Right Way! (BACK BUILDER!) - MP Tv
• The BEST Form for One-Arm Dumbbell Row | Ben Pakulski
• The ONLY Way You Should Barbell Row – MP Tv
• How To Do A Pull Up | Banded Pull Up Regression (TRY THIS) - MP Tv
• How To Actually Target Your Lats With The Lat Pulldown! - MP Tv
• How To Do A Perfect Pull-Up (AVOID MISTAKES!) - MP Tv
• How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP
• Engage Your Lats With The Straight Arm Pulldown! (GROW YOUR BACK) - MP Tv
• How To Start Deadlifting (REGRESSIONS) - MP Tv
• Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – MP Tv
• Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks
• Kettlebell Kings Presents: Kettlebell Suitcase Carries - Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics
• Mind Pump TV - YouTube
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