back progress what area needs work?

**toneloc85** · 05-26-2009, 11:24 AM

first pic is last fall
second is winter
last is recent.

**toneloc85** · 05-26-2009, 11:25 AM

well the one you have to open at the bottom is the first

**stack_it** · 05-26-2009, 11:34 AM

Looks like you've added a lot of width to your back. As far as what area needs work.... I would say your middle and lower traps are maybe a little behind the rest of the back. Great progress so far.

**toneloc85** · 05-26-2009, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by stack_it

Looks like you've added a lot of width to your back. As far as what area needs work.... I would say your middle and lower traps are maybe a little behind the rest of the back. Great progress so far.

thanks,yea my focus was a lot on adding width,lots of wide chins worked. for middle traps what exercises do you prefer?

**Lfs2shrt2bsml** · 05-26-2009, 01:01 PM

behind the back close grip barbell shrugs

***FireGuy*** · 05-26-2009, 01:49 PM

Width is looking good, need more thickness top to bottom. Heavy rows and deadlifts should be your best friend for the next 8-12 months.

**stack_it** · 05-26-2009, 01:56 PM

Try squeezing your shoulder blades down and in when doing seated rows

**toneloc85** · 05-27-2009, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

Width is looking good, need more thickness top to bottom. Heavy rows and deadlifts should be your best friend for the next 8-12 months.

aprreciate the compliment. just starting a strength program by bill starr and the two back exercises are rows and deads so hopefully this turns out nicely!