barbell rows or bent one-arm db rows?

CWM7171979 · 09-01-2007, 02:09 PM

which would be the better option for pure size for my back, 6 sets of barbell rows or 6 sets of bent over one arm db rows or 3 sets of both?

tinyman5000 · 09-01-2007, 02:10 PM

6 sets??

W8isGR8 · 09-01-2007, 02:12 PM

Whichever one hits your back better

D-Y · 09-01-2007, 02:18 PM

They're both good, switch it up now and then. And lol @ 6 sets.

tacoop · 09-01-2007, 02:46 PM

I myself have never really liked barbell rows. Never could feel them that good. I do like dumbbell rows. Find what works for you and what you can progress the best in.

IRONMANN1 · 09-01-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by W8isGR8

Whichever one hits your back better

so predictable

W8isGR8 · 09-01-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IRONMANN1

so predictable

lol

Teh BB rowsw!!!!!! Load as much weight as possible, stand upright, and dryf*ck the bar. That will really build a hyuuuuge back, just like this guy!!!

spirit3530 · 09-01-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by W8isGR8

lol

Teh BB rowsw!!!!!! Load as much weight as possible, stand upright, and dryf*ck the bar. That will really build a hyuuuuge back, just like this guy!!!

Balls of Fury

W8isGR8 · 09-01-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spirit3530

Balls of Fury

I like this guy, he does a row-f*ck/posing combo

He doesn't row the weight up so much as he drops his chest down to meet the bar. Kinda like the O-lift version of a BB row.

IRONMANN1 · 09-01-2007, 03:01 PM

check out that hold

Solid

(from my gym experience, this is what most DB rowers look like; no ossizen; no Dieselweisel)

KeepOnShruggin · 09-01-2007, 03:07 PM

when yall do one arm db rows, do you keep your elbow close to your side, or do you flare it out (like in a barbell row)

W8isGR8 · 09-01-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by IRONMANN1

check out that hold

Solid

(from my gym experience, this is what most DB rowers look like; no ossizen; no Dieselweisel)

LMFAO

true, most people use the lawnmower technique. That's why I do them unsupported. How about we meet in the middle and say Hammer Strength rows

IRONMANN1 · 09-01-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nobueno

when yall do one arm db rows, do you keep your elbow close to your side, or do you flare it out (like in a barbell row)

Ask W8isGR8. He's the guy in the video above. See how perfect his form is??

W8isGR8 · 09-01-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nobueno

when yall do one arm db rows, do you keep your elbow close to your side, or do you flare it out (like in a barbell row)

elbow close, pull back towards your hip

W8isGR8 · 09-01-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IRONMANN1

Ask W8isGR8. He's the guy in the video above. See how perfect his form is??

I was on a cut, so I had to lower the weight a bit.

IRONMANN1 · 09-01-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by W8isGR8

LMFAO

true, most people use the lawnmower technique. That's why I do them unsupported. How about we meet in the middle and say Hammer Strength rows

haha...when i used to do them i'd just lean up against the db rack. Dont know why people heaved the db's over to a bench

jrciamacco · 09-01-2007, 03:11 PM

When I do DB Rows I keep my elbows as close to my body as possible and keep a neutral grip

KeepOnShruggin · 09-01-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by W8isGR8

elbow close, pull back towards your hip

so like this, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uinpA1FrwPQ

crappers, how do you embed youtube?

IRONMANN1 · 09-01-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by W8isGR8

I was on a cut, so I had to lower the weight a bit.

I like that pause. Musta really felt the burn.

W8isGR8 · 09-01-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IRONMANN1

I like that pause. Musta really felt the burn.

Peak contraction baby, I'm all about the TUT

bassing68 · 09-02-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Y

They're both good, switch it up now and then. And lol @ 6 sets.

x2. I had better success after I started alternating between them.

Tallbill · 09-02-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nobueno

so like this, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uinpA1FrwPQ

crappers, how do you embed youtube?

[.youtube]uinpA1FrwPQ[./youtube] minus the periods will show up like this

johnnyfry · 09-02-2007, 09:14 AM

Personally I like dumbbell rows with strict control, I extend my arm forward slightly at the bottom to get the full stretch (as per Dorian Yates), but no use of momentum to bring the dumbbell back. Nice and tight.

Good luck.

ExtremistPullup · 09-02-2007, 09:21 AM

after pullups shrugs and curls I used to to lever T-bar rows but I replaced them with DB rows.

Gaffigan · 09-02-2007, 09:30 AM

U need both. To tell you the truth, I actually like doing Bent-Over Two-Arm DB Row. That gets my Back pumped like crazy (when done with good form). Bad form when rowing is the best way not to get any sort of pump at all.