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1187: Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back

December 18, 2019 56:29 67.77 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about four areas to focus on and train to build an impressive back.

  • How building an impressive back makes you stand out among the crowd. (1:40)
  • The importance of developing a strong back evolutionary speaking and for overall health. (4:45)
  • What muscles make up the back? (7:30)
  • Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back. (8:40)
    • #1 – Rowing action of the muscles of the back. (9:27)
      • Proper row mechanics. (11:50)
      • When people neglect rows, what do their backs look like? (19:05)
    • #2 – Being able to do a pull-up or pull-down. (21:01)
      • Proper pull-down mechanics. (23:57)
      • Proper pull-up mechanics. (26:35)
    • #3 – Extension movements to strengthen the back. (33:30)
      • Proper mechanics and benefits of the deadlift. (34:30)
      • Where does most chronic low back pain come from? (40:02)
      • Proper mechanics of Good Mornings. (41:21)
    • #4 – Stabilizing the back with proper movements. (43:38)
      • The proper mechanics of the Farmer’s Walk. (47:25)
      • The proper mechanics of the Suitcase Carry. (49:39)
      • Laying the foundation for the back with active planks. (50:54)
      • What does it look like when you don’t stabilize your back? (54:14)

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