In this episode, Benji and Chris discuss EVERYTHING pertaining to your back training and how to make the most of it.
- Benji and Chris run through the anatomy of the back (1:07)
- What role do your genetics play in your training and overall back development? (6:18)
- Volume: How many sets should you for for back per week? (10:30)
- Intensity: How much weight should you use and how much effort should you exert in your back training? (13:00)
- Frequency: How many days a week should you train your back? (20:40)
- Exercise selection: which are the best exercises for your back? (26:21)
- Technique: how to feel your back to yield the best results (28:03)
- How to train for back width vs back thickness and how grip width influences this (34:55)
- Target different areas of your back with your elbow position (38:30)
- Should you use straps during your back movements? (40:22)
- Are deadlifts a food back exercise and should they count as a back or hamstring movement? (43:48)
- Biggest back training mistakes that people make (45:47)
- Free weights vs machines for back training (54:40)
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People Mentioned:
Dorian Yates
Jeff Cavalier
Jay Cutler
Sean Nalewanji
Jeff Nippard
John Meadows
