Back Progress

**cwr32565** · 10-30-2010, 07:17 AM

Hey guys new to the board here. 31, 5'11, 220 lbs or so. Here is just a back pic with about 7 months difference between them. I used to do deadlifts, but hurt my lowerback doing them and haven't really been able to do them since. I have however been using a lot more hammer strength type machines, and maybe its just me but i think my back has actually improved with this change. Not saying deadlifts don't rule, just think the change has spured some new growth. what do you think?

**Dont wanna be old** · 10-30-2010, 07:52 AM

Look thick in both pics . I can't see difference . 2nd pic is closer than first .
At this point I would say to enjoy time in gym . You have size so just do what feels right .

**gbrice75** · 10-30-2010, 11:34 AM

I agree with DWBO in that I don't see a difference between the pics. Having said that - you have an awesome back already, great size - i'd give my left nut to have half the size you do, so don't feel badly because maybe you've maxed your genetic potential out.

**tbody66** · 10-30-2010, 12:37 PM

I think the first pic, white shorts, looks better, don't know which one is which. I'd recommend leaning out to show that incredible size. IMO.

**HawaiianPride.** · 10-30-2010, 12:46 PM

First photo looks more impressive.

Lats look wider. Triceps look thicker. Posterior deltoids flare out more. Well done man

**karen** · 10-30-2010, 12:50 PM

yeah dude nice rear delts your back is looking wide

**cwr32565** · 10-30-2010, 02:21 PM

thanks guys. I do miss the deadlifting, but i'm gonna give myself a few more months of healing before i try the deadlifts again. yeah the first pic of me in the white shorts is the current one. I am a bit heavier in that one, but my goal right now is to keep bulking beacuse i'm more interested in gaining more mass/strength right now than being ripped.