You don't have to pick, rotate exercises every couple weeks for variety. In addition to regular pullups and chinups, try using a hammer (neutral) grip, these really helped develop my lower lats. ...
I would do front squats over smith squats any day, but you may want to add some posterior chain work as a consequence. A few sets of pull throughs or GHRs a couple times a week will probably be...
2. My favorite rear delt/upper back exercise is the face pull. If you need work in this area, try doing 2-3 fairly light sets of these every workout...
What is a normal state of retraction? I don't walk around with my shoulder blades pinched, but when I bench I sure as hell focus during my setup to get them as tight as possible, and I try to keep...
If you are chasing a big deadlift, you should first decide which version is better suited to your leverages and strengths (this can change over time). Do most of your training that way, and use to...
I agree to some extent, but this applies more to really out of shape people or those will structural problems that prevent them from deadlifting properly. Others, especially with some training...
Focus not just on your lower back but on the hamstrings and glutes as well, since these muscles often work together. Any exercise where you extend your hips will help you- deads or pin pulls, good...
Yes that's about right. Both versions use the same muscles, but conventional uses more low back and sumo more glutes and hamstrings. With regards to leverage, it's true that there is a smaller...
First of all, behind the neck exercises are not smart for many people because of the strain on the shoulders. Consider removing all BTN exercises from your workouts.
I've never done shrugs from a zercher hold, but yes, it seems like this could work. I'd be concerned about the stress on my elbows though, for me at least the amount of weight I use for bb shrugs...
I always chew gum during workouts. I'm not sure it's a big deal, but the scent of mint has been shown to increase physical performance, so anything minty would be ideal