Your favorite back width workouts?

[Albedo121]

I'm also a huge fan of weighted pull ups with variations, usually super-set into lat pull downs but I've heard some of the biggest dudes I know tell me to be careful about pull ups because of how much strain it puts on ligaments/tendons. Given these guys are like 250ish so weight is likely a factor there...

Do you guys use variations or just a proto-typical wide grip?

[Cuz]

I'm also a huge fan of weighted pull ups with variations, usually super-set into lat pull downs but I've heard some of the biggest dudes I know tell me to be careful about pull ups because of how much strain it puts on ligaments/tendons. Given these guys are like 250ish so weight is likely a factor there...

Do you guys use variations or just a proto-typical wide grip?

I dont do alot of back exercises, ive done weighted pullups with 3 plates , earlier this year to just see where i was strength wise. Heavy sets like that i will only do a hammer grip, not a wide grip the closer i can keep my arms in to my side the stronger i am. Im +/- 230lbs right now. Ive only done weighted pullups twice this year, am due for another round. Dont train back alot its not a weak point for me. The best mind muscle connection ive got is with lat pulldowns, with the hammer grip wide bar where your palms are facing inward toward your body with moderate weight for about 12-15 reps

[Hughinn]

Back training is one of my favorite days.
I like a 3 day split when looking to gain mass
Back and biceps
Chest abs and triceps
Legs and ass
Rest one day, then repeat.

The pull up is the basic foundation exercise for width. But keep in my mind you can do so may different variations it can be astounding. I like wide grip bottom half pull-ups for width and broad shoulders. Basically grab a bar a few inches wider than your shoulders and pull up using your shoulders more that your biceps. Pull up till your shoulders are out of motion and your biceps are a bit less than halfway. Rinse repeat.

Rows and pull backs are for thickness. I don't think a guy can do too many rows. I prefer bent over barbell rows, but I think they all can work. The only bad thing about rows is that they add mass and weight very well. Not good if you've got a weight limit or class you ned to make. But excellent otherwise

And I think your buddies are right. Pull ups are without equal for an athlete looking for strength and function. But if you want really serious mass and not tear up tendons and stuff, then lat pull downs and cable work may be better. A 250lb plus bodybuilder probably isn't going to do pull ups like a 185 lb wrestler would. One wants strength and function, the other want mass and definition.

But, I'm one of the non bodybuilding guys here, and work out different than a bodybuilder.

So for me, back is all about pull-ups and rows.