I recently began focusing on back. Not sure which aspect of my back should be improved upon at this point. Should I focus on thickness or width? I sumo deadlift, seal Row, and do weighted chins, each on different days. Squats and deadlifts have a lot of spinal loading, thus the Seal row. Doing a bent over row variation was too much on the lower back.
I recently cut down to 165 lbs. at 5’8, which is my current size in this photo.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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Thread: Back: thickness or width?
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08-22-2020, 12:11 PM #1Registered User
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Back: thickness or width?
"Slow and steady wins the race."
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08-22-2020, 12:40 PM #2Registered User
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I don't think you're at a point where you need to focus on one. Just continues growing your back.
Great frame tho to build on
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08-22-2020, 01:42 PM #3Registered User
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Thanks for the feedback. Deadlifts, seal rows, and weighted chins will be my mainstay, and I'll just keep up progressive overload over time.Originally Posted by jk202
"Slow and steady wins the race."
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08-22-2020, 08:45 PM #4Registered User
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I think you would have to be a pretty advanced BBer if you are working on thickness or width specific exercises. For me for the most part its pretty hard to hit one or the other but if you are asking in generals, I would prefer a wide back
... because I don't have one
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08-23-2020, 08:15 AM #5Registered User
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I like seal rows as well. Are you using DB or BB? I like to rotate elbows out DB.
I seem to get much better ROM with DB's“Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase.” – Joseph Pilates
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08-23-2020, 09:17 AM #6Registered User
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If you really want an opinion try thickness for a while, your width is impressive.
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08-23-2020, 02:35 PM #7I love my power hour
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I'd prefer both a wide and thick back, because I don't have either!Originally Posted by MecGen
I would prefer a wide back ... because I don't have one
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08-24-2020, 03:05 PM #8Da1UnV
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You need to add pullups to that, I know you said chins, but chinups target the bicep more.Originally Posted by Episteme
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08-24-2020, 03:09 PM #9anonymousGuest
Do you have to train at home?
If so seal DB rows and pendlays for 10+ reps are good. As well as rack pulls for 10+ reps from below the knees, with a hip hinge should help. I like one arm rows but not as much as I used to, and usually for 15+ reps
If you have a gym then the hammer iso row and high row (with variable handles) are my mainstays. Shrug bar shrugs with forward lean and cable row shrugs at various angles are great too for the traps
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08-30-2020, 03:39 PM #10The Jesus Crew
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Width looks good... add some thickness. Deads.
David
... because I don't have one 
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