Best back exercise.....

[southmadejd]

Guys for some reason I can have an extreme back work out and I never actually feel it in my back afterwards.....I don't know what I am doing wrong. I used to not contract the muscle enough but now I do and I still don't feel it like I feel I should. Also are bent over rows overrated?

[kaberle_15]

Here are some tips for you:

Don't stay with the same workouts, get lots of variety in your training

Train with intensity

Focus on perfect form and full ROM and the correct weight

[SMCengineer]

Do you incorporate Rack Deadlifts in your back workout?

[Ncogneato]

Maybe try lightening the load and slow waaay down. Get that mind to muscle connection and work it to complete failure. I am always working on my mind/muscle connection. Even when Im not actively training, I still flex and 'feel' my muscles all the time.

[perfectbeast2001]

the mind muscle connection is VERY important indeed. Try using lighter weights. imagine your arms are simply hooks for the weight and focus on pulling with your back. Bent over rows are superb but only when they are done correctly and with the right weight for you.

[Pumpitupnowkidnow]

def good advice hear, i would suggest the lighter weight and more focus on form as well.. and as previously stated it is important that you change your workouts from time to time

[dedic8ed1]

For me the best exercise for overall development in the lats would be "chins" hands down.Jump on the dip assist at your gym your next go around with back and depending upon how heavy you are,go with enough weight to assist you so that you can get 15 chin ups"wide grip" without much struggle,while executing the movement try to feel the way your back pumps up from doing the exercise then keep that feeling in your head as your target point that you need to fully benefit from doing the exercise from a positive point to the negative point.Now this exercise is differrenet from all compound movements but it will give you an idea of how to execute the correct rep in each and every exercise you do to make sure you fully benefit from each and every set you do for back.

Back is not an easy muscle to train.Without the mind muscle connection you can incorporate to much bicep thus getting a negative reaction out of your training "Think" about it.

[green22]

use a false grip, or thumbs over the bar, and focus on pushing the elbows back and not so much pulling. Lighter weight will prob. help at first too. I would also incorperate deads and I mean off the floor. Stay tight, aggressive, and no ***** footin around on these. Good Luck.

[soccer#3]

chin ups wit weights

[southmadejd]

Thanks everybody. I appreciate all of the good responses. I have decided just to go with lighter weights and concentrate on lifting with the actual back muscles.

South

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

deadlifts
weighted pullups

[SMCengineer]

deadlifts
weighted pullups

Exactly. These are two best back workouts ever. Rack Deadlifts will focus more on the upper back while floor Deadlifts will work to add mass to the entire body. These are a must for a well developed back. I suggest you perfect your form on deadlifts and then go as heavy as possible.

[ronius]

T-Bar row is a good back exercise for thickness

[Ronnie Rowland]

Everyone gave great advise. You might also try the hammer strength low row machine (under hand grip) for added thickness if you have access to one. And a close grip pull-down with plams facing one another is also good after medium grip pull-ups.

[Elusive]

Deadlifts ans powerclings are pretty fun!!!

[hobbs9963]

Bent over barbell rows. Followed by close grip pulldowns.

[PEWN]

all exercises are good ...

[ironmike7000]

Here's a good back routine I've done with good results.
Chins 10-12 reps 3 sets
Barbell rows 10-8-6
Shrugs 12-10-8
Hypers 15-15-15
Like everybody else said go lighter and really concentrate on the muscles your working.

[Undecided09]

Heres my back routine...I never walk out of the gym upright, lol...

Closegrip Underhand Chins, 3 sets, 8-12 reps...

Superset with Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns, 3 sets 8-12 reps...

Deadlift....3 working heavy sets, 5-7 reps...

T-Bar Row, 3-4 sets, 8-10 reps..


Good Luck.

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