help back training

[bigger_is_BETTER]

i need to add some thickness and with to my back i only train back once per week should i increase it to twice a week with more weight ???

[pvit486]

I used to split up my back twice a week like Jay Cutler. Day one I would focus on a lot of deadlifts, rows, dumbbell rows and Day two I would focus on a lot of pull ups, pull downs, wide grip cable rows. Although you don't have to go too crazy each day because you're workin' your back 2x a week so you wanna avoid overtrainin'.

[-DedicateD-]

once a week is fine, i train back heavy with deadlifts, BB rows and tbar for thickness

[Machdiesel]

I think heavy Lat pulldown are ESSENTIAL for a wide back, atleast they are for me

[cockMOTHAeffinDIESEL]

I think heavy Lat pulldown are ESSENTIAL for a wide back, atleast they are for me

same here

[ph34rsh4ck]

...deadlift for the win...

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

deadlifts and all rowing movements help with the thickness.
chin ups and lat pulldowns help with the width

You don't have to split to two days... just focus more on one area (either width/thickness) every alternate week by the number of exercises you do for each. If you want to split it however, make sure they are 3-4 days apart.

cheers

[catabolic kid]

For thickness:
Seated-Pulley Rows
T-Bar Rows
Dumbell Rows

For Width:
Pull-Ups
Machine Pull-Overs
Underhand Pulldowns (close grip)