Back Exercises Ranked (BEST TO WORST!)
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With so many back exercises, it might be hard to rank and decide where you should be focusing your efforts to build bigger lats while also increasing your strength. In this video, I’m going to show you the most popular back exercises ranked from worst to best to help you decide which ones you should be doing and the ones that belong in the “stop doing” category.
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That being said, I am going to lay out the criteria for back the selections of back exercises. In order to be top ranking, it has to provide the opportunity for overload as well as being a solid choice for hypertrophy. If an exercise doesn’t meet this criteria, it will not rank as high as other selections for exercises for the back that do both.
So, lets start building the list and work from the bottom up, from the worst back exercises to the best back exercises.
WORST
1. 1-Arm DB Row
2. Behind the New Pulldowns
The 1-Arm DB Row sits at the bottom of the list due to it’s ability to cause injury in the form of a hernia. I myself have experienced two hernias for performing this exercise alone.This comes from asymmetrical loading in the lower portion of the body. Due to the lack of safety of the exercise, I am putting it at the bottom of this list.
The Behind the Neck Pulldown also belongs in the worst back exercise category, due to the safety of the exercise; taking the shoulders out of the scapular plane where the shoulders are in their most optimal (in terms of shoulder health) position.
BETTER
3. Renegade Row
4. Deadlifts
5. Pendlay Row
The Renegade Row is, to me, is not only a more metabolic driven movement, but it is a back exercise that has two major limitations. The first limitation is the need for core strength and stability, meaning lighter weights are required and makes it harder to overload. The second limitation is the lack of stretch on the lats.
While the deadlift is considered by some the king of all exercises, I would argue that it is not the best back exercise for building bigger lats. The lack of pure hypertrophy for the lats is what puts this exercise in the better category.
The Pendlay Row, while able to provide overload and simple access to a barbell, doesn’t sit higher on this list for exercises for bigger lats due to the safety factor that is built into the exercise. Without proper mobility and form, rounding of the low back easily occurs.
BETTER STILL
6. Tripod Row
7. Straight Arm Pushdowns
8. DB Pullover / Human Pullover
9. Seated Cable Row
The Tripod Row sits in this category because it overcomes the safety limitations of the 1-Arm DB Row. By keeping symmetrical loading of the lower body, you are avoiding strain on the inguinal canal - preventing hernias from occurring,
The Straight Arm Pushdown is a great lat driven exercise as not only doest the lat driven portion of the exercise help to build bigger lats themselves, it also helps to build something called straight arm scapular strength which will carry over to more compound movements.
The DB Pullover is an awesome exercise that allows you to drive the the weight using nothing but your lats. The only issue here is shoulder mobility preventing some from performing the exercises to an optimal benefit of the exercise for building big lats.
The Human Pullover is the calisthenics version of the DB Pullover that allows you to perform a similar movement without the use of equipment utilizing relative motion.
When it comes to the Seated Cable Row; to achieve a greater stretch on the the lats while also being able to load the exercise thanks to the use of momentum. Just make sure to keep good posture when performing the exercise.
ALMOST BEST
10. Meadows Row
11. 1-Arm High Cable Row
12. Lat Pulldowns / Rocking Pulldowns
13. Dead Rows
These 4 exercises are at the top of the list when it comes to building a big back. Make sure to watch the video to see the specific reasons as to why.
BEST
14. Barbell Rows / Chest Supported Rows
15. Weighted Pullups
The Barbell Row allows you to overload the exercise while also keeping the lower back in a safe position. If the low back is an issue, you can always perform the Chest Supported Row.
The Weighted Pullup allows for overload due to the use of weight and is also one of the best vertical pulling exercises, overcoming the potential equipment limitations of a Lat Pulldown.
For a complete step by step workout program that was created with the same level of science behind the selection of every exercise in the plans, be sure to head to athleanx.com via the link below and check out the program selector tool.
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@Spectator81
2 жыл бұрын
Forearms Exercises Ranked Best to Worst - What do you think? :)
@marleenderidder3216
2 жыл бұрын
Tom
@cmelo7291
2 жыл бұрын
@@Spectator81 farmer walks
@user-hr2vg1wf9v
Жыл бұрын
U r doing weighted pull up wrong
@johanmoberg2379
Жыл бұрын
To say that low back pain has a simple solution without addressing the different types of low back pain is a bit problematic. You can't compare a acute lumbago to "chronic" low back pain for instance. There are many other factors that can contribute to low back pain other than biomechanics. Yes, biomechanics matters but so do other factors including stress, training fatigue and physical tolerance. I'm a fellow physiptherapist that have enjoyed your content over the years but I feel like a bit of discussion about these topics would be great!
Timestamps Worst: 1:23 - 1 Arm Dumbbell Row 2:08 - Behind the Neck Lat Pulldown Better: 2:51 - Renegade Row 3:51 - Deadlift 4:36 - Pendlay Row Better Still: 5:20 - Tripod Row 6:17 - Straight Arm Pushdown 7:14 - Dumbbell Lat Pullover 8:12 - Human Pullover 8:45 - Seated Cable Row Almost Best: 9:52 - Meadows Row 10:39 - 1 Arm High Cable Row 11:25 - Lat Pulldown 12:26 - Dead Row Best: 13:10 - Barbell Row 13:37 - Weighted Pullup
@harrisonokeeffe2258
Жыл бұрын
I love you
@JPhoenix15
Жыл бұрын
@@harrisonokeeffe2258 Love you more 🏋🏾
@ezmoolah6395
Жыл бұрын
Such a goat‼️
@carli5184
Жыл бұрын
❤️
@winstonbartlett8612
Жыл бұрын
Doing the Lords Work!
Jeff’s unflinching confidence in my ability to do a weighted pull-up makes me believe I will one day do one.
@jackfinn8130
Жыл бұрын
i was like alright yea barbell row looks fun then he was like you gotta do the other and was like yup not even trying a weighted pull-up till i’ve been back in the gym for months
@damonhill3944
Жыл бұрын
Just use a 25
@dsr198599z
Жыл бұрын
@@damonhill3944 this big ol boy over here’s gotta get to where he can do an unweighted pull-up first lol
@cherbear6847
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 I can't even do 1 pull up with my bodyweight, far less for one with weights 😂 That will be my goal next year.
@damonhill3944
Жыл бұрын
@@cherbear6847 try it with palms rearward first. That recruits more bicep and is a good starting point.
Any exercise is a back exercise if you do it wrong enough.
Hey Jeff! Watched the W ➡️ B Back exercises and created a workout to accommodate the 3 best chest exercises you’ve explained in the past. I had more energy than ANY back workout I’ve ever done and actually was sweating in my cold gym. Thank you all of these videos. My mind is more open and clear related to hypertrophy than in the last 20 years of working out. 💪🏼👍🏼
Worst- Please you don't need to see these still 1:26 edit: ( the incline db bench rowing damaged my shoulders and cuffs, don't do it please guys) Better: 1. Renegade row 2:52 2. Deadlift 3:53 3. Pendlay row 4:37 Better Still: 1. DB 1 arm tripod rows 5:30 2. Straight arm pushdown 6:19 3. DB lat pullover 7:15 Bodyweight alternative: body pullover 8:15 4. Seated cable rows 8:45 Almost Best: 1. Meadows rows 9:53 2. 1 arm high cable row 10:39 3. Lat pulldowns 11:25 Rocking pulldowns 11:51 4. Dead rows 12:26 Best: 1. Barbell rows 13:10 2. Weighted pull ups 13:35 thanks not needed😃
@masoma2607
2 жыл бұрын
Stolen from my boy Anurag
@honestly_vikh
2 жыл бұрын
@@masoma2607 who’s that bro ?
@andreieduard2460
2 жыл бұрын
Good job bro
@honestly_vikh
2 жыл бұрын
@@andreieduard2460 thanks buddy
@rogerj21
2 жыл бұрын
Still given: Thank you
Jeff's exercises ranked videos are indispensable. I look at my local gym in a different light now, stay clear of the dodgy exercises and haven't had a significant injury since becoming a subscriber.
@honestly_vikh
2 жыл бұрын
right bro - in my gym almost all guys do the worst or the better category of almost all muscles, they have their egos and so you can't explain them , so happy I have learnt the right things to have a great physique and be safe still
@snakeriverscotto
2 жыл бұрын
Jeff’s older work helped solve some elbow and shoulder pain issues that were form related, things that used to be in Arnold’s book of bodybuilding. His modern stuff is more mainstream and lifting centric, but he still works with plenty of professional athletes
@user-qm1wc7dc8t
2 жыл бұрын
@Jack “God sent the Holy Spirit blah blah....” Lies. Never happened. Why does your God need you on the internet comment section pleading for him if he’s great? Tell you God to get to Ukraine (too late). Tell your God to stop Putin. Tell your God to keep the children safe. Even if your God was real - I wouldn’t worship it.
@robertcronin6603
2 жыл бұрын
For sure, bro - his vids are definitely top-notch - his physical therapy background seems to really make a difference in how he approaches different exercises.
@325spoon
2 жыл бұрын
@@jason9983 these are opinions of a licensed professional. I’d hold these to a higher value than any of the fitness channels that don’t come from a PT or educational background. You don’t have to do all of these lifts, you need to find what works for you
LOVE the production style. Reading and seeing everything and how it relates to each other is brilliant. Nicely done.
Jeff you're awesome man. after I got rid of my back pain which was causing me to stop playing basketball now I'm learning a lot from you every single day. Thank you so much man
Worst: 1. One arm dumbell row 1:26 2. Behind neck pulldowns: 2:12 Better: 1. Renegade row 2:52 2. Deadlift 3:53 3. Pendlay row 4:37 Better Still: 1. DB 1 arm tripod rows 5:30 2. Straight arm pushdown 6:19 3. DB lat pullover 7:15 Bodyweight alternative: body pullover 8:15 4. Seated cable rows 8:45 Almost Best: 1. Meadows rows 9:53 2. 1 arm high cable row 10:39 3. Lat pulldowns 11:25 Rocking pulldowns 11:51 4. Dead rows 12:26 Best: 1. Barbell rows 13:10 2. Weighted pull ups 13:35
@r.s.334
2 жыл бұрын
I love this man
@VashtheStampede007
2 жыл бұрын
Isn’t barbell row = Romanian Row?
@anuragsharma1993
2 жыл бұрын
@@VashtheStampede007 Yeah i think, they are same movements
@bodyunbound2511
2 жыл бұрын
@@VashtheStampede007 A lot of exercises have different names. It can be confusing at first, but once you learn them it's straightforward.
@honestly_vikh
2 жыл бұрын
No one is interested in your comment bro
That awkward moment when every exercise you do is on Jeff’s “NO” list.
You have given me more motivation to workout as I feel more confident that my workouts are effective. Thank you! ❤
I love your videos! To the point, well-summarized, perfect for beginners and intermediate looking to up their game. Thanks and subbed!
I recently started exercising after like 2 years. I'm a pretty small guy. Your channel helps a lot in my training. Thanks a lot for all the help. I hope you keep growing. ❤️
@laxminarayanbhandari855
2 жыл бұрын
@Yes no it's not
@Valkyrie1941
2 жыл бұрын
Same bruh. Started working out after 2 years.
@laxminarayanbhandari855
2 жыл бұрын
@@Valkyrie1941 nice. Keep going. Lockdown messed me up
@misfits12o
2 жыл бұрын
Mind pump show is the best workout podcast. Check it out
@laxminarayanbhandari855
2 жыл бұрын
@@supahdupahplayahmacknumbah7791 Thanks for the motivation.
I've really been loving these best to worst videos because not only have they been making sure that I'm doing the best workout I can, but it also helps open me up to new workouts that I have never done or seen before. For someone who's money is always tight, these videos really, really help.
WORST 1. 1 Arm DB RowUpright Rows 1:29 2. Behind the Neck Pulldowns 2:18 BETTER 3. Renegade Rows 2:56 4. Deadlifts 3:59 5. Pendlay Rows 4:39 BETTER STILL 6. DB 1 Arm Tripod Rows 5:32 7. Straight Arm Pushdowns 6:22 8. DB Lat Pullovers 7:17 9. Human Pullovers 8:16 10. Cable Seated Rows 8:49 ALMOST BEST 11. Meadows Rows 10:00 12. 1 Arm High Cable Row 10:43 13. Lat Pulldowns 11:34 14. Dead Rows 12:30 BEST 15. Barbell Rows 13:10 16. Weighted Pullups 13:39
@Lazkopat52
2 жыл бұрын
Sağol kardeş
@generalgentry8879
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@billgreen6263
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SerErryk
2 жыл бұрын
🐐
@hassivhsscg8722
2 жыл бұрын
Love you bro thx🐐
now way this came at the perfect timing. i was just looking for back workouts and u posted this. thank you!!!
@rushainmote
2 жыл бұрын
Aren't we all?
@Dakiller1243
2 жыл бұрын
Get a nice program and stick to it for a year. The best exercise is something that you can do long term.
@huzzzer6083
2 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@r011ing_thunder6
2 жыл бұрын
The law of attraction
@abelaguirre497
2 жыл бұрын
Sameeee😂😂
You inspired me to become a physio and now u inspire me to make better content .. Thank You Jeff 💯🔥
Jeff, another excellent presentation! I have all of your best to worst videos bookmarked. Thank you for your help and all the work you put into making your videos.
This video has been really helpful, thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to today's session in the gym.
Thank you Jeff, these are great!! 1 arm high cable row can be done with a resistance band almost anywhere, should have been higher on the list 😃😃
Nice work. As always 💪🏻
These videos are super helpful. I have been switching up my workouts and ditching all of the worst ones. Thank you for the info so I can save my body
No channel quite like yours, Athlean X. Thank you so much for everything, each advice all over the years : )
Almost 60 here and in my life as an athlete from motocross, wrestling, soccer, swimming and always in the gym I find your videos and content perfect. Too many guys want to beast in the gym knowing that if they hurt themselves they’d lose their jobs. It’s nice to know you put health and safety before the swoll.
@samisatlacc7736
2 жыл бұрын
You happen to know Steve McQueen's workout? (besides motorcycles & kung fu)
@makatkplt
2 жыл бұрын
@Heffe thanks? Not really bragging as much as pointing out the factually points that qualify my comments. If you’re following the channel I’m sure you’re not basic either. Never let anyone dumb down your accomplishments.
The most incredible fitness channel, supported by science and experience and wisdom, bar none. We are incredibly blessed to have this wealth of information available. Thanks Jeff and team AthleanX! Jeff, if possible, can you also please make videos on a lower (+ mid) - back focused best ranked exercises?
Thank you for being so passionate and knowledgeable. Also for sharing freely. Big help
Always a pro perspective on the gains from good technique mixed with explosive performance. Thanks for the rank!
Dumbbell rows did great job for me. I had incredible results with them.
@andrewsavage6927
Жыл бұрын
Same it's what blew up my back and lats.
@marztar
6 ай бұрын
I agree and I figured he would suggest that when he suggested the supported barbell rows since with that support you're limited ability to contract lats fully whereas with dumbbells you avoid the obstacle of a bar meeting back on bench.
Thanks Jeff for all this great content. I’ve been seeing great gains thanks to your videos and advice… though I’m sure I’m killing my gains somehow, even if I’m killing it at over 50. 🤣
Haven't done 1 arm dumbbell rows in years, and I never gave myself a hernia, but I always wondered why my groin hurt when I used heavy weight. Now I know. Always appreciate the info!
Jeff your ''best to worst'' listings are really thoughtfull and full on intricacies as to their positioning, I find them well done. More please.
Thanks very much for so much amazing content, Jeff! Seems like the 1 arm hi-cable row could be done with resistance bands and a door anchor if you don't have access to the machine.
I've been away from the gym for two years, and now I'm starting to work out again. I'm going through each video in this series and using it to revise the workout program that the trainer at my gym gave me. And damn, almost half of the exercises in my list are in Jeff's "worst" list. I mean, the guy put a "behind the neck" exercise for shoulders, triceps, back... In short, for every possible muscle group. So I knew it was bad, and I was avoiding those particular exercises because I had a shoulder injury a few years ago. But I didn't know my workout program was that bad lol. Thanks, Jeff.
Thanks for the informative videos, waiting for worst to best excercises videos on legs and other parts
Thanks Jeff. These best of exercises are a real game changer
Loved these series of worst to best, so informative on why each exercise is ranked on where it is and loved John meadows, RIP BIG MAN🙏
Thank you jeff I started working out today and your videos help me a lot, keep it up!
@yanookishorts
2 жыл бұрын
same, but i started 7 months ago 😂
@Chris53632
2 жыл бұрын
I started 12 years ago. Not learning much at this point but I like having Jeffs videos as background noise.
Jeff this is excellent stuff … subscribed and am now going to look at your other videos.
Great video! I like that you point out the Worst to the Best!
Much needed !!
@gregthegamer
2 жыл бұрын
Claim if you're here within the first hour ticket hereee
We need a routine made of just the worst exercises.
@chrisxx5583
2 жыл бұрын
Too late for April fools
@jayadeepmuppidi2553
2 жыл бұрын
Go to v shred🤣
@What-he5pr
2 жыл бұрын
@@jayadeepmuppidi2553 lol cold
@felipe367
2 жыл бұрын
Best to search for his Push Pull Legs split.
@PSA78
2 жыл бұрын
@@jayadeepmuppidi2553 You beat me to it. 😂 🤣
Absolutely the BEST FITNESS channel on yt- totally blessed with the content- I appreciate you- thanks a ton!
Oh wow SOOO happy to learn the 1 arm cable row works the lower lats! I so want to TONE that area. Thank you so much!
Great video. Nothing can convince me otherwise that the pull up bar is the best and ultimate way of training any part of your back, far superior than anything else in the world
Ive been following this channel since 2017 when he had much lower subscribers and I stick with this channel lessons because It proved to be the most efficient and like what jeff say They put the science in the workout
Great content, Felt difference immediately, when I changed dumbbell row variation per your suggestions.
Very useful 👍 Thank you for zeroing me in on what to do 🙏
I've been in the gym lifting weights for 35 years and recently starting feeling joint pain after I lift. I started watching your "best to worst" videos and following your suggestions and I've got to say I don't feel as much pain after a workout. Thank you for these videos.
@VicColomeet
2 жыл бұрын
Damn,35 years,good for you dude,love to see it
@ShapeDoppelganger
2 жыл бұрын
In my gym everyone lift weights like it's the nineties, It will give you results, but it will take 3 years to start to show up, and will break all your joints in doing so.
@ispgravy4233
2 жыл бұрын
@@ShapeDoppelganger wdym like the “90s”?
@ShapeDoppelganger
2 жыл бұрын
@@ispgravy4233 Today is a very different era, were we can do find reliable information with a minimal training. In the 90's all your info came from the guy who gave you your exercise list in the gym and you had a hard time finding new info. In this context, all we ever did in the 90's and early 00's was do the bro split and many but many exercises from Jeff's worst exercises list. Nowadays, it's clear that many popular exercises, like the ones talked about in this video, are terrible for your joints and aren't that good to build muscle, also that the bro split is the worse split and many other variables. People just go to the gym and haphazardly get a bro split train to do in that day, lift weights that will hurt them in one way and another, and so on.
@ispgravy4233
2 жыл бұрын
@@ShapeDoppelganger Oh ok. Yeah they used to only know bro-science
One arm dumbbell rows are great for me, the second leg takes the stress off the low back so I can focus on the lats.
Just joined the channel and I love the content. The greatest thing is that Jeff speaks about the exercises from a scientific and mechanical perspective and their particular benefits. This is especially important and appreciated by someone like myself who once upon a time was a trainer and in shape (tho one who was obsessed w/ beach muscles 🤦🏽♂️) but due to blow outs is forced rethink training and get back to being healthy and mobile. My career and livelihood as a pilot depends on making those long term positive changes for my health. Coincidentally, I have many of the same injuries as Jeff… knees are shot, blew up the right rotator and last year, partially torn right bicep and fully torn medial tricep.
You were the inspiration that made me from a weakling to a beast. Thanks mate!
I was so afraid the lat pull down was gonna be crossed off. I love it. fortunately, my favorites made it to the top! this was great Jeff. thank you for always putting safety first. this is why I follow you.
@Ladymusicc
2 жыл бұрын
@@mexman000 i use both narrow and wide. But I definitely feel more with the narrow grip
@randomnumbers84269
Жыл бұрын
1 arm db row is my favorite...
@SparksThePhysicist
Жыл бұрын
stop letting this guy tell you whats good at the gym
@Ladymusicc
Жыл бұрын
@@SparksThePhysicist i don't. I do what I want. But I also want to get the most gains from my workouts. I want to spend my time wisely and make sure I'm doing the most effective workouts. So I listen to Jeff.
@SparksThePhysicist
Жыл бұрын
@@Ladymusicc You should also make sure you are testing movements out yourself. Jeff has a very specific build, and obviously everyones limits are different. If you only follow Jeff's recommendations you might find yourself facing trouble down the line.
My top 2 are weighted pullups and 1 arm cable row. Happy to see those on the top! :)
@ThiefOfNavarre
2 жыл бұрын
Same.
@floris2360
2 жыл бұрын
good choises but for me personally the t bar row is slighty above both of those
@ThiefOfNavarre
2 жыл бұрын
@@floris2360 T bar row is probably a better choice for lats than a weighted pull up but you definately get more extension with a unilateral row
@floris2360
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThiefOfNavarre well the excentions is the same in my opinion the only difference with the unileteral row is that you’re gonna activate muscle a bit more because you can go a bit farther because youre doing it with one hand. i do gotta say normaly i do both of those exercises (t bar and unilateral
Wow what an awesome video!!! Explained in great detail 🏆🎉👍 I would like to see a video like this about other muscle groups 😍🤝
Thank you for some new workout for shoulders and back so far. I tried them today and I like the way they feel. And I also cut out upright rows
The seated cable rows circle is just perfect♿
@2:17 I figured it was not ideal to do exercises that implement certain "unnatural movements". Just started working out, and will try to remember this.
I love this ranking series from Jeff, hope there’s one about the biceps & legs, cauz they’re the ones missing in these type of vdos !!..
Thanks for sharing all these with us you are the best
Jeff your techniques are spot on, thank you. I’d love to see a glutes and posterior chain worst to best!!!
@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner
Жыл бұрын
Watch this video "Glute Exercises Ranked | Hamstrings (BEST TO WORST!) - athleanx"
The amount of knowledge I've gained from this channel is unmatched! Thanks for the great work Jeff!!
Man this so helpful thank you and keep putting in the grind on your channel and now my next vid suggestion is you should rank now for legs worst to best plz!!
Please do this video for other parts of the back! Awesome videos!
Awesome. I just bought my first training program from you. I look forward to seeing results.
@treibsandbohrer
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good bro, but don‘t forget to give the results their needed time. They won‘t be there immediately but if you stick to it, they defenetly will come!! Good luck and much of fun
@Jose_Irizarry
2 жыл бұрын
@@treibsandbohrer Thank you Nico. Good advice indeed.
this is what I searched for man for past two weeks, thanks Jeff you are the real contributor to my journey
This was an awesome video thank you. Just getting back in the game.
this series (best to worst) got me to subscribe. Awesome content
The bodyweight row is great for mid back development, doesn’t come with any low back concerns, and forces you to control your body in space. You can overload by getting more and more parallel and then adding weight. Most folks won’t need more than that.
@alexandrenakan
Жыл бұрын
Rings rows are great for upper back, traps I think. For lats, pull ups are excellent and weighted pull ups are even better. But there's a progression we can't ignore. This video catch my attention for weighted pull ups Wich is on my to do list right now.
As a calisthenics guy, you know I love to see that weighted pullup at the top 😎 excellent content as always 👌🏻
Helpful video, as always. Thanks. My preferred back exercises: deadlift, landmine row (with handle), and pull-ups. Ahhh yeah.
Thanks for all your advice, I really appreciate it 👊😃
Love these. Only request is make a tier list or something so i can take a screenshot of it lol. Appreciate these videos
@felipe367
2 жыл бұрын
Create a word document and write them down.
@bodyunbound2511
2 жыл бұрын
It's all just Jeff's opinion. Find the exercises that work well for you and rotate through those.
As someone getting started with weightlifting, this channel has been without question one of the best and most informative.
@Rakotino
4 ай бұрын
He often comes with lies and contradicts himself. Bent over one arm dumbbell row is not s bad exercise. In fact it's making your back and biceps work without much leg or ab involvement which could be good or bad depending on your situation.
Such good content I had to leave a comment. Great stuff! Keep it up!
THE WAY YOU MAKE YOUR VIDEO IS VERY UNIQUE AND IT HELPS TREMENDOUSLY TO ANYONE SERIOUS ENOUGH TO ACHIEVE A GOOD BODY. YOUR VIDEO ARE SO BEST THAT I HAVE STOPPED WATCHING OTHER VIDEOS ON BODYBUILDING AND SHAPING.
Came in clutch before my after work back workout
Barbell rows are a god tier exercise. I prefer pullups and pulldowns as a whole but BB rows are just so good for back growth.
@HkFinn83
2 жыл бұрын
So if it’s God tier but of the three you mentioned it’s only your third favorite, what are the other two?
@Mrtheunnameable
2 жыл бұрын
@@HkFinn83 Titan tier.
@bambostarla6259
2 жыл бұрын
@@HkFinn83 I do a ton of exercises for the back. Barbell rows are the best, even though they are not my favourite
@rileyvonbevern4652
2 жыл бұрын
They def are, i like the dead row since my lower back doesnt like staying in that position
@ceeril
2 жыл бұрын
IMO, not god tier because the BB hits your body when rowing, so DB or cable instead and maybe incline bench as assistance. But if it fits your body well, stick with it. Everybody is physically built diffrently, I personally hate face-pull & pull-up due to current wrist injury, but I gotta agree those exercises work the most lat/trap muscles.
love your videos, extremely helpful
I love who all thank you so much for all your help to all these people you are genuine loyal dedicated I have good integrity it's very much appreciated
Barbell Row 13:10 Dead Row 12:26 Tripod Row 5:20 Dumbell Lat Pullover 7:14
This is an excellent series of videos
Good stuff JEFF keep educating brother
Great list! Speaking from experience, be careful with the straight arm pull downs. Don’t load the weight too heavy. I have hurt myself recently doing that exercise. I like the exercise and think it’s great but just be safe with the weight you are pulling. 💪🏼
@superseiyan
8 ай бұрын
Know difference in pendlay row; dead row; and deadlift? The dead rows seem like deadlifts but I’m trying to work back/lats.
💥 1 arm standing bent over DB row has been one of my favorites for back for over 13 years. I’m 187 and almost 60 years old and I start with 90’s and finish with 110 and occasionally 120’s. 👊🏼 Lifetime natty. So good
@hahalame8728
Жыл бұрын
yeah I've never had any stress on my groin preforming the exercise like he is, and its also one of my favorite exercise on back day
@Jimmy_Cavallo
Жыл бұрын
@@hahalame8728 none at all. Let’s not stop now. 👊🏼
@manakin5
Жыл бұрын
You're lucky then. Last year I began doing 1 arm DB rows with one-knee up on a bench. A month later, I'd given myself an inguinal hernia, just like Jeff. I got surgery and am better now, but I now do those rows with both feet on the floor.
@Jimmy_Cavallo
Жыл бұрын
@@manakin5 I truly am sorry to hear that you are suffering from that but nothing proves that doing that special exercise causes an inguinal hernia. Maybe you can say that’s what you were doing at the time when you felt it tear but it could have happened to you by doing a dozen other things. My abdominals are as tuff as a bulletproof vest from 30 years of hardcore lifting along with mountain hiking, kayaking in hurricane swells in the ocean, boxing and so much more physical activity. You simply have weak abs and the tear was inevitable. I wish you well… 🤟🏼
@manakin5
Жыл бұрын
@@Jimmy_Cavallo Thank you. I don't know that strong abdominals prevent inguinal hernias though. 1 in 3 men will develop such things in their lives - consider yourself fortunate to be among the other 2. Peace!
It's so funny, because the two workouts you listed are both ones I always felt were too awkward while performing. I'll be incorporating some of the other ones now. Thanks!
Loved these 'ranked' videos Jeff ❤️
All comes down to personal preference if it's a excercise you enjoy doing your always going to get more from it because you have emphusiasm for doing it and helps with focus, feels less of a chore
@trappart9209
Жыл бұрын
Safety?
Currently the back is the most developed muscle group in my entire body and the exercises that helped me with that are only weighted pull ups, regular pull ups, pull up variations (wide and close grip, archer pull ups) and ring rows. When pull ups become too hard with my bodyweight i continue with resistance bands or australian pull ups in order to get an appropriate training volume.
@cartzypc3595
2 жыл бұрын
so would you just stick to mastering the pull up
@gray_gogy
2 жыл бұрын
You should definitely add some more horizontal pulling exercises as pullups are all vertical pulls. Ring rows are good but adding barbell rows would make a huge difference. You stand to gain the most when you work on something that you haven't been doing as much so you might see some quick gains if you do some horizontal pulls like barbell rows, chest supported rows, seated cable rows etc.
@FineAsHell
2 жыл бұрын
@@gray_gogy you are right. I forgot to mention that i have also done a lot of front lever pull up progressions which are horizontal pulling exercises. However adding some barbell rows would definitely benefit me a lot. Thanks for the comment!
@yousz123123
2 жыл бұрын
Ring rows too good
@DrPekkle
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff bro
I learn a lot from these. Best channel on KZread for exercises IMHO
Great stuff, I did the lat pulldown today like this feels great
I blew out my back at L5-S1 doing one-arm rows 4 years ago, never again. RIP John Meadows🙏
@chriscollins48
2 жыл бұрын
Did you have one knee on a bench? Just curious as to your technique when you were injured? Thanks
13:40 Weighted pullups 9:30 Seated Row 9:58 Meadows Row 11:30 Lat pulldown 12:28 Deadrow 13:10 Barbell Row
@mattprice3621
7 ай бұрын
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I feel Jeff’s best to worst series is his coup de grace to any other fitness KZreadr. I’ve followed you for 16 years and bought several programs. But this is absolute golden advice. Thanks Athlene Team.
This was excellent. Thank you
I love the renegade row but for a core exercise at the end of back day, I do a little bit of core work at the end of every workout and I love exercises that bring in my focus muscles of the day into the core work. Def an athletic focus kinda movement as opposed to really creating raw strength or hypertrophy
@bodyunbound2511
2 жыл бұрын
Kind of odd that he suggests that it's better than the one arm row despite it being asymmetrically loaded.
@ThiefOfNavarre
2 жыл бұрын
@@bodyunbound2511 I think his reasoning is that the anchor point is your body rather than a static piece of equipment, by nature limiting the amount of weight you can use thus a safer exercise
Honestly for me, nothing got my back bigger then repping full extension (from a dead hang) pull ups slowly with perfect form. Something about the concentration required to do the rep correctly made me really get a good contraction. Plus you can do them basically anywhere
@ThiefOfNavarre
2 жыл бұрын
If you do them slowly from a scapular retracted hang instead of a dead hang they get even tougher because you have to keep that tension up. I can manage like 5-6 maximum like that but it feels like good effort
@guardianlamb9962
2 жыл бұрын
Mom struggling to know where to put deadlift. Back or leg days? I DO BACK AND BICEP right after leg days and putting it on leg days meant I would work my back again next time with no rest and back meant I would work leg twice.
@ThiefOfNavarre
2 жыл бұрын
@@guardianlamb9962 Switch up your days. Do back, chest then legs. Or have a day off so you're fresh going into deadlifts. I do them on either leg or back day but rarely more than once a week so I still have a decent amount of rest between deadlifts sessions.
@Yabuddy53
2 жыл бұрын
@@guardianlamb9962 majority of strain goes to legs when doing deadlifts properly. The legs especially in women are the strongest part of the body when trained properly. That’s why people can squat potentially hundreds of pounds more than they can bench for example. (When training equally and properly. across the body) take a rest day in between if you need to
@guardianlamb9962
2 жыл бұрын
@@Yabuddy53 lol i meant to say im not mom.
I can't believe I didnt knew this channel till now. Great content
Thanks for your help! Appreciate it
Jeff what are your thoughts on the lat pull down machine that has independent arms and you can load it with weights and use an underhanded pull down to bring the handle to your mid torso? Hopefully I've described it properly. I have one at my YMCA and that's one of the machines I use for lats.
@mater753s
2 жыл бұрын
I belive it's pretty silimar to that 1 arm pull described in the video
@bodyunbound2511
2 жыл бұрын
The main thing is to make sure you're doing some vertical pulling and some horizontal pulling. If you're able to get a good stimulus with a particular exercise, it's probably a good fit for you.