How to get that BIG BACK look

[Romeoguy62]

I have been working on my back and lats pretty hard for some time and haven't gotten the size or definition I want. Which workouts do you all suggest? Currently I do:

Pullups 5 sets to failure
Row machine 5x10 horizontal grip
Row machine (1 handed) 5x10 lateral grip
Lat bar pull down. wide grip, 5x8

Am I missing something here? Tips please!

[chest6]

deadlifts 4 sets
pull ups 3 sets
bent over rows 3 sets
lat pulls or tbar rows 3 sets

[Romeoguy62]

Sorry I forgot to add deadlifts, I do those as well, I meant more the upper back. But I see I should just stick to it and all will be good.

[kaptainkeezy04]

quit that row machine junk...do deadlifts, pull ups or downs, barbell rows, and tbar rows

[Flexor]

deadlifts 4 sets
pull ups 3 sets
bent over rows 3 sets
lat pulls or tbar rows 3 sets

BORs, oh yeah!!! one of the best whole body exercises along with deads

[Flexor]

quit that row machine junk...do deadlifts, pull ups or downs, barbell rows, and tbar rows

yeah machines are junk, nice point there. I've never used one. Anything that can be done with free weights that can be done with a machine, I'd choose the free weight everytime.

[kaptainkeezy04]

yeah machines are junk, nice point there. I've never used one. Anything that can be done with free weights that can be done with a machine, I'd choose the free weight everytime.

We finally see eye-to-eye on something flexor lolz.

[Flexor]

We finally see eye-to-eye on something flexor lolz.

haha, those poor barbell front raises took a real beating didnt they

Is there the ultimate evil that is: MACHINE FRONT RAISES (with rubber grips and comfort pads for the sissies of course)?

Anyway I've taken your points on board about front raises

[chest6]

BORs, oh yeah!!! one of the best whole body exercises along with deads

yup...i switched BOR's and t bars for like 4 weeks or so..came back to bent over rows like 40 lbs stronger

[Romeoguy62]

When you do bent over rows, you mean with dumbells right? Am I thinking of the right exercise?

[kaptainkeezy04]

im thinkin he meant bent over barbell rows becuz those are the absolute best...but aint nothing wrong with bent over dumbell rows.

[chest6]

I do them with a barbell..I think I'm going to start using a belt tho..I got up to 295 on tuesday and my lower back started hurting

[Romeoguy62]

Damn, is it not hard to keep your balance? Do you just stand straight up, bend over, then row? No support or anything?

[chest6]

Damn, is it not hard to keep your balance? Do you just stand straight up, bend over, then row? No support or anything?

No support my man. I need to start bringin my belt

[IronReload04]

I have been working on my back and lats pretty hard for some time and haven't gotten the size or definition I want. Which workouts do you all suggest? Currently I do:

Pullups 5 sets to failure
Row machine 5x10 horizontal grip
Row machine (1 handed) 5x10 lateral grip
Lat bar pull down. wide grip, 5x8

Am I missing something here? Tips please!

you are def missing things here. what i would do if i wanted a big back, deadlift, chins wide grip, rows d.b. and b.b., ditch the machines
get plenty of rest, dont overtrain with too many sets, get in 1.5-2 grams of protei per pound of body weight

[S.P.G]

you are def missing things here. what i would do if i wanted a big back, deadlift, chins wide grip, rows d.b. and b.b., ditch the machines
get plenty of rest, dont overtrain with too many sets, get in 1.5-2 grams of protei per pound of body weight

i agree...

[chest6]

i agree...

me2..if you follow all of that..your back will grow

[IronReload04]

Damn, is it not hard to keep your balance? Do you just stand straight up, bend over, then row? No support or anything?

I stand up straight, bend my knees slightly, then bend over until my back is parallell with the floor, full range of motion, no hitch, bring the weight up to my sternum. other guys like to use an angle and or hitch (lower back swinging motion) to each his own.

but the way i see it, if we bench on a parellell plane with the floor, it would be wise to the same with rows.

[Romeoguy62]

Great help guys! Can't wait till back day now!

[Keyser Sozey]

Or, I just switcehd to back to the basics...
Try if you'd like: 5 sets wide grip chins (bodyweight for 12-15 reps: bw + 25lbs for 10 reps; bw + 45lbs for 8 reps, bw + 60lbs for 6 reps...Raise/ lower the weight accordingly)
5 sets bent over bbell rows
5 sets deadlifts

[Puffader]

do the wide grip pulls downs first..You want wings right?

[delroid]

try doing some T-bar rows... good shit

[redmeat]

quit that row machine junk...do deadlifts, pull ups or downs, barbell rows, and tbar rows

smart man