Back Building Masterclass

Generation Fit

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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• How To Train Back WIDTH vs THICKNESS (Close vs Wide Grip? Rows or Pullups?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAXkl-AdJFg
• Generation Fit Youtube Channel
• Generation Fit Free Resources

People Mentioned:

Dorian Yates

Jeff Cavalier

Jay Cutler

Sean Nalewanji

Jeff Nippard

John Meadows