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)
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- #1 – Rowing action of the muscles of the back. (9:27)
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- 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)
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- Proper pull-down mechanics. (23:57)
- Proper pull-up mechanics. (26:35)
- #3 – Extension movements to strengthen the back. (33:30)
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- 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)
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- 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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