Mind Pump Episode #1187 | Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back
Channel: Mind Pump Show
Date: 2019-12-19

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? (7:20)
Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back. (8:40)
#1 – Rowing action of the muscles of the back. (9:15)
Proper row mechanics. (11:31)
When people neglect rows, what do their backs look like? (18:50)
#2 – Being able to do a pull-up or pull-down. (20:50)
Proper pull-down mechanics. (23:57)
Proper pull-up mechanics. (26:25)
#3 – Extension movements to strengthen the back. (33:15)
Proper mechanics and benefits of the deadlift. (34:30)
Where does most chronic low back pain come from? (39:45)
Proper mechanics of Good Mornings. (41:21)
#4 – Stabilizing the back with proper movements. (43:20)
The proper mechanics of the Farmer’s Walk. (47:00)
The proper mechanics of the Suitcase Carry. (49:20)
Laying the foundation for the back with active planks. (50:40)
What does it look like when you don’t stabilize your back? (53:55)

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