should i replace BB Rows, been doing them for about 1 year

TrentSteel · 03-31-2007, 06:22 PM

ok as far as back exercises go, i always use BB rows at the beginning of my workout, should i switch it up to maybe cable rows?? i've been doing them for about a year so maybe its time for a change, whats a good replacement...or should i even bother replacing them, like maybe with a machine type pull?

Blimp2Pimp · 03-31-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TrentSteel

ok as far as back exercises go, i always use BB rows at the beginning of my workout, should i switch it up to maybe cable rows?? i've been doing them for about a year so maybe its time for a change, whats a good replacement...or should i even bother replacing them, like maybe with a machine type pull?

ahhh ya...you shouldn't go more than 6-8 weeks IMO on one exercise. You can start with deadlifts, or lat pulldowns, or seated rows, or one arm rows...so many options.

DJAuto · 03-31-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TrentSteel

ok as far as back exercises go, i always use BB rows at the beginning of my workout, should i switch it up to maybe cable rows?? i've been doing them for about a year so maybe its time for a change, whats a good replacement...or should i even bother replacing them, like maybe with a machine type pull?

Are you still gaining on them?

You can always replace it with different types of rowing movements (dumbbell row, t-bar row).

MisterBrian06 · 03-31-2007, 06:25 PM

T-bar rows man... T-bar rows..

I switch off every two weeks from those and pendlays

Sullyx44 · 03-31-2007, 06:32 PM

I always just make sure I alternate between horizontal pulling and vertical pulling motions throughout my whole workout. So I don't over exhaust one part of my back to early in the workout. I have been really liking DB rows. They hit the lats very well.

Wolfman1265 · 03-31-2007, 07:47 PM

honestly.. i dont think you need to replace the "core" lifts.. i feel like barbell row is one of them.. would you stop doin squats.. i havent not done them ever.. for back.. i almost do barbell row year round.. and pullups.. but the other 1 to 2 exercises i always switch up.. also.. just try switching your grip up... maybe go closer, wider, underhand.. try different things like that.. also your rep range def will need to change every 6 weeks or so to make sure that you dont hit a plateau

Wolfman1265 · 03-31-2007, 07:50 PM

i would say def switch it if you are bored with them because that is the quickest way to get burned out mentally if you get bored

The Real Deal · 03-31-2007, 08:14 PM

i would switch to variations but i wouldnt take it out entirely. cable rows are no where near as effective as bb rows.

Chest supported T bar rows are a good alternative as well as Tbar rows.
You can also try yates rows.

papi93 · 04-02-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TrentSteel

ok as far as back exercises go, i always use BB rows at the beginning of my workout, should i switch it up to maybe cable rows?? i've been doing them for about a year so maybe its time for a change, whats a good replacement...or should i even bother replacing them, like maybe with a machine type pull?

Have you plateaued on them? If so, you could do db rows, t-bar rows, Yates Rows, Pendlay Rows, or etc. There is many different horizontal pulls to chose from once you have plateaued.

hulkinout · 04-02-2007, 09:04 AM

Add rack pulls to the list of possible replacements.

Ajk_Lpool · 04-02-2007, 09:15 AM

You don't "need" to replace an exercise, but variation is essential and can help you achieve results.