The Yates Row is underrated exercise that leads to phenomenal back growth. It allows you to move more weight than a normal barbell row, while keeping your lower back safe.
The Yates Row was popularized by Mr Olympia award winner Dorian Yates. Dorian built a awe inspiring physique that you just can't match. His methods of training style are unique to him and there's a reason why current bodybuilders want to emulate his body.
Rowing in of itself is the bread and butter of building a thick, voluminous back. Just like bench press is to chest, rowing is the same to back.
Yates Rows are effective because they hit many muscles in your back at the same time. This is called a compound movement.
I know that training legs isn't as "cool" or "fun" as training arms, but it's a must. You'll create a much more rounded, full physique if your legs pack some serious size. Plus, who wants to go to the beach when you have legs like a chicken? Today I'm going to show you the best way to grow your calves with exercises.
Your calves are the triceps of your legs: if you want to get them to grow, you're going to have to hit them hard and heavy. I mean, really hard (you might cry).
Have you ever noticed how people who are overweight have huge calves? That's because they are constantly carrying that weight with them. Think of your calves as load bearing muscles. They're used to stabilize yourself during squats, help you jump and any flexion of your ankle joint.
Training your back can result in a much more 3D look. Next to legs, I find it's such an undertrained muscle group that grows your physique. Getting a huge back isn't that difficult, in this article I'll show you the best back workouts for mass.
A thick back will give you a powerful look, not just seen from behind. That V taper is something that is so highly desired in bodybuilding, and the back is no excuse in bringing it all together. Your back is made up of many large muscles and who doesn't want to get large muscles?
See how his lats (latissiumus dorsi) pop out from underneath his chest? It aids in the flow of his entire physique.
From the broad shoulders to the tight waist, everything adds up.
The lats not only gives you depth but when you work back you also work your teres major and minor.
So what the hell does that mean to me?