9 ROW Variations to BUILD a Thicker, Stronger Back!

[@wd7643]

Watch the video for explanations but for the lazy: Heavy Rows: Bent over row (@ 80-95 % of your 1rm) Deadlift row Kroc Row Medium Rows: T bar row Single arm barbell row Pendley Row Lighter Row: Seal Row Meadows row Inverted row (single arm for advanced)

[@someguy5329]

Lol single arm barbell rows I should try those

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You should, they are my favorite out of the group. @@someguy5329

[@wd7643]

Brian Alsruhe Do you provide personalized programs? If so, for how much and how do you sign up for them?

[@xw2542]

William Davenport he does, it’s in the description to email him at [e-mail]

[@wd7643]

X W Thanks. I made my own but I’m not sure if it will work: A 3 or 5/8-12 Squat Row Bench Rack Pull B Day: 3 or 5/8-12 Front Squat Pull up Press RDL For each movement, When I perform all sets (3 or 5) and reps (12 total reps) cleanly I add weight(5-20lbs depending on the movement).

[@cailerwoolam]

Yeah you totally butchered my name lol. This is why I like having a nickname thats easy for people to say. Awesome video sir, I am a big fan of the channel!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

And I am of yours my friend! We should definitely get together for a collaboration soon

[@jamescross3413]

Definitely helpful brian thanks can't wait to c u juji together again i learn alot from u guys thanks u to cailer

[@vegangains3962]

Brian Alsruhe yes please do a collab

[@Incursion1101]

Dr. Deadlift!

[@Spaceman2484]

Cailer Woolam I must know now. How is it said?

[@kellamguy76]

"And luckily you have that strap-on so your grip isn't going to be a factor" - Brian Alsruhe no context

[@ballzack4866]

Hahhh......thrillseeker !

[@nonachyourbusiness1164]

Not his first rodeo it seems

[@MarkusJunnikkala]

Brian just needs his hips that's all

[@Folkvangr9]

12:45 "You can push your hand on top of your leg or something else if you want", what's happening to Brian!

[@TiberiusStorm]

@@Folkvangr9 You missed the next part where he says: "Make sure your cores engaged because you don't want to be slipping anything weird in there!" haha

[@ThaOneChrisJONES]

The most important row variation is the "consistent row" variation.

[@adammeade2300]

Started doing BB rows a few sessions ago and I've been having some elbow, shoulder, and lower back pain. Had watched several vids and thought I was doing pretty well to keep my core straight and braced, but this whole keeping the barbell over the mid-foot is a game changer for me. Kinda tweaked my lower back today doing them and after hearing this cue, I've realized that, yes. In my attempt to keep my back super flat, I've been pulling way out in front of my feet. Just now, playing with the posture and simulating the movements, I can totally feel how much better it is on all of the problem areas I've mentioned when the bar is over the mid-foot. Awesome possum!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is terrific Adam it sounds like you have figured it out

[@adammeade2300]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Thanks, boss. You make great content!

[@wezedwards234]

Videos like these are absolute gold. Loads of quality information, delivered at machine-gun speed, by an absolute monster! If you're not subscribed to this channel, you're clearly not interested in getting truly strong 👍

[@MTechOver9000]

Such a genuine guy... Love the content

[@FalconsSB190]

Try the trap bar row. It's like a neutral grip yates row and really hits the mid and lower traps/ rhomboids and is far superior to a normal yates row with a barbell.

[@FalconsSB190]

@toni lindholm Its a row variation that does not load the spine like a traditional Barbell row. The only limitation to it is you have to stay very upright, so the back side of the trap bar does not hit your ass. Its an excellent variation as a finisher for the upper back but will not carry over to the deadlift like a traditional barbell row.

[@grg27Ob]

Focusing on pulling with your ring fingers encourges the lats to do their job as shoulder adductors. btw youre channel is golden

[@jasonsobczak106]

Talking points for the upcoming squat video: -Spinal mobility -Leverages How the two effect the squat and how they can be maximized for a better/stronger squat

[@MarkusJunnikkala]

My current gym doesn't have a proper handle that would go around the bar for a t-bar row type of exercise, so I've been rowing one handedly for some while now. There's no proper objects to lean against in that spot and I can't bring anything in there because the space is so small, so I lean against my leg with my arm. It's one HARD movement this way but it really develops stabilization strength while being able to focus on the squeeze and hold for the back. The last sets feel like agony but it's working.

[@johnmcghee6712]

My new favorite workout channel. I've switched from bodybuilding to powerlifting and it's all due to this channel. I thoroughly enjoy my new workout schemes. Thank you Brian for being a gym rat brother!!

[@dawidlewicki9898]

Bro I've been doing strictly powerlifitng style training for over 2 years now. The compounds with a very rare bicep, tricep or rear delt movement here and there. I'm making more gains doing this than the 5-20 exercises per muscle b.s to 'shock' muscles I'm also building tissue in the right places

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

Good Guy Brian - Puts out completely free program with some confusion about a section requiring variation. Puts out video with nine variations that fit the whole program.

[@StraitD2]

Semper Fi! I upped all of my PR's by hitting upper and lower back twice per week. It feels a million times better. Built my back and it helped up my bench press PR by 65 lbs in a month.

[@Army95th]

Happy belated 245th USMC birthday! #0331

[@dantem8198]

Im praising you for this! been looking for a good workout for my upper back whick is lacking thickness big time so maaan...so glad that i found your channel. My first and only comment on a workout vid. Made my life easier, keep up the good work and cheers from Romania.

[@osvaldo8393]

When I started I wasn’t doing barbell rows my deadlift would plateau. After doing controlled rows now after like 6 months , my deadlift went from 225 to 350

[@keesachterband6607]

RCMOTO thats great! I hope that happens with me as well. Got more serious about rowing lately. My deadlift always stalled at the crap weight of 225 too haha.

[@hippo6billion811]

Idk wat i did but mine is 430 and I just started like a month ago

[@Chris-dy5fy]

That's because rows are Superior to back building then dead lifts.

[@johnterpack3940]

I've watched three or four of your videos now and I've learned at least one thing from each of them. Considering I've been lifting since I was twelve, 37 years ago, I'd say that's a decent testament to your grasp on the subject. I also like the faster pace of your talks. Too many guys seem to take forever to get around to the point. I'm just getting back into the game after something like a decade gathering dust. I subbed for the motivation. Now I'm going out to the garage to do some rows with the second bar I just bought to keep me from having to move the bar back and forth from the bench to the rack.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man, this is so cool! I’m so glad that you took the time to write this man, because it means more than you know!

[@johnterpack3940]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial I'm glad I inspired a smile. I learned a few things in the garage tonight that I thought I'd share: 1) You don't pick up where you left off after a 10yr layoff. 2) At 360 pounds it takes more than just body English to get the bar around your gut. More like body Swahili. 3) Moobs do an excellent job cushioning the sternum against the impact of the bar. I've got a lot of ground to make up. But it feels so good slinging the iron again.

[@highendtrends3508]

Between my fasting and heavy training that I have learned from your channel my body is changing quickly. Love this channel. Happy holidays.

[@MatthewStrength3265]

Nice Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you my friend

[@tunaman2200]

Thank you so much for this awesome video. Great reminder on the bar over the foot.

[@ThatOneGuy1024]

Also, i love these vids, ive done strength training/bodybuilding workouts so i love seeing these strongman exercises to supplement a routine. You are neither a gentleman nor a scholar, but you are a god amongst men sir.

[@bujarmurati3004]

There is always that one guy...

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahah thanks man

[@RobertWadlow292]

Hey Brian, how's the nausea before lifting? Any better?

[@Fortress333]

"Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream." But this time I stay awake. I know it's a nursery rhyme, but I will sta

[@PP-xj7vg]

But the deadlift row/woolam row as cailer does it doesn't stop on the ground, he reverses it before the weight touches the ground. Basically the bottom- and mid-portion of an RDL with a cheat row on top

[@bastardman7998]

Petar Pribetić I’ve seen him do it as demonstrated in the vid as well. Check his collab with jujimufu

[@PP-xj7vg]

@@bastardman7998 Yes I did, he still does the woolam row with no deadstop. In his "best deadlift assistance" video, in the jujimufu video, in the mark bell video... maybe I don't remember him doing that in the juji vid, but I'm pretty sure that's not the case

[@fleecemaster]

@@PP-xj7vg That will be harder, so Brian was probably just trying to give an easier version for people to start with, if you'd prefer non-stop then go for it :)

[@hodornador6085]

Well it doesnt really matters, the idea is same...

[@ballelort87]

Right babe?

[@mobddd]

since I started doing bent barbel rows thanks to you I never looked back, my back looks bigger, stronger than ever.

[@tommyboyfitness]

I’m a row head also Brian. It was one of the first movements that I learned how to do or should I say do incorrectly for a while but I always loved it and I’ve always done it and I agree it makes you strong it gets you big and if you have a big back have a strong back if you have a strong back you have a big back

[@andyb7213]

BRIAN, this is a back masterpiece video. So much good stuff here and I totally forgot about the inverted row thing. I want to hit my T-bar tonight with some new ideas (crap its not back night). THANK YOU/great ideas, great video and you walk tall with a big stick. I mean some of these other peoples videos are so strange like tie your shoe, do a jumping jack then a half row then spin around and complete the row (and they are weak, weaker than me as I am a big man with a small bench). You got your doctorate from the gym and it shows from your knowledge and brute strength. Sorry to go on but that advice about sitting back and lift the weight over your mid foot should be by law in every exercise book ever written. People are so scared of rowing mainly because they don't sit back and lift it as you describe.

[@rothotborski]

Never saw anybody else doing a single arm barbell row like that... I'm gonna give it a try looks like a great exercise...imho brian definitely deserves to be honoured and the exercise should further on be known as the ALSRUHE ROW

[@onurrud.6609]

I have been looking for back exercises in the recent days to add to my program. Thank you Brian, this helps a lot.

[@bujarmurati3004]

Row row row your boat...

[@pprich1]

Gently down the stream....

[@undedemperor4235]

merely merely merely merely

[@cepoctb]

Life is but a dream

[@cyberserk5614]

Åhh, finally some people who can see the lighter side of the Viking raids.

[@klassicvibes]

*row row row your back

[@lullsbaby9321]

My gym has sandbags, yokes, stones, farmer implements, a station FOR deadlifts, tires, sledgehammers, the "picky uppy car frame" thing. I feel blessed. Way more blessed than Planet, which Ive heard is JUST machines. And thanks this.deadlifting video.Ill continue upping my deadlift game

[@michaelc1858]

Very helpful man. Love your videos. I’m a total believer in the strong man look over bodybuilder look. You look very athletic and strong . That’s the look I’m going for. Keep the videos coming man!

[@natewilson5679]

T bar with accom resistance!!! Brilliant. Gonna try this next week

[@marloncosey1190]

THIS WAS TOTALLY WHAT I NEEDED… I WILL INCLUDE THE SINGLE ARM LANDMINE ROWS IN MY WORKOUT NEXT WEEK AS I DO PULL WORKOUT NEXT WEEK… (back and biceps)…THANX A LOT

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Glad to help my friend!

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

I started doing rows before my pressing movements, per your advice, about 3 months ago. The results have been freaky. Everything has gotten stronger. A lot stronger. Thank you for the advice big fella.

[@yuvalomrad7090]

You do them in a giant set format?

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

@@yuvalomrad7090 yes. I do a row in whatever plane I am pressing, then the pressing movement, then something for abs or obliques. I do these 3 as a giant set. It has helped me tremendously.

[@n34z3r]

Brother THANKS for all the vids and especially this 1. I was strictly calisthenics (still love it and work at it) but checking your channel for the past month has pushed me to get into strongman workouts. Getting my youngest (13) on it as well (he's 5"11 200+) (myself 6'4 291, not tooo muscular). This vid is up my alley. And def going to do the programs you have up. And dig the (S)Miles vid.

[@5050meatloaf]

Very good video! I like watching your videos. They have helped me get thicker and stronger! Much appreciated

[@jabo9652]

You posted this on my birthday and then I PR’d the very next day. My gawd you’re magical

[@samivey8416]

Damn skippy! Row to grow is what we were told

[@antonludwigaugustvonmacken8680]

Can confirm Kroc Row is an absolute killer. Especially without straps its one of the best grip workouts you'll get.

[@DrCastanet]

I used to do dumbbell rows, but I got two traction radiculopathies from them, a right C6 and left C7, which took many months to recover from. Such is the lifting life, especially for old men.

[@HammerPowered]

Great advice as always. For whatever reason, when I started lifting rowing became one of my favorite lifts, but I've gotten away from doing them. Time to get back to it.

[@chrisnichols807]

Thanks Brian. Front squats techniques for keeping the bar on the shoulders. I just can't seem to keep anything in the low 3's there, thanks again

[@ossilong]

One of the few guys I deactivate my adblocker for. Looking forward to buy some merch from you!

[@Magdawg7]

Brian! I just hit an ohp PR running 4 Horseman yesterday on my "brutal" ohp day (wave 1, week 3). It's been an ice age since I PR'd that lift man. it was a bday PR for me too! Loving the program man!

[@Magdawg7]

And yet another great row video man!

[@BrockGrimes]

Brian, while in the military I spent some time pulling and working with mooring lines for ships like a 6" mooring line is about as big around as a coke can or bigger. They weight alot, and pulling these things, moving them, etc. I developed a huge flat back. If you've never tried it it's the ultimate row. I went into the military at 180 and bulked up to 223 just eating, normal military pt, and working lifting heavy shit, mainly these fat heavy mooring lines. I post this in case you want to try something different and interesting (anti-machine).

[@Sealed_Chamber]

How long did it take you to put that sort of weight on and how old were you?

[@markomph]

You are awesome man😁 Im doin' pendlay rows, barbell 45° rows and pullups in my main pull training😉

[@NinjaofApathy]

Squat Questions: 1) When squatting, I struggle terribly to hit depth, and almost always end up doing an ugly good morning on the way back up under heavy weight. After filming some reps, I've observed that near the bottom of the rep, I tend to push my hips BACK a tiny bit and my back lowers/bends just above the hips when I'm trying to reach proper depth (this is despite doing my best follow all your squat cues and frequently rewatching your videos for a good while now) Idk what kind of details would help you answer this, but I'm a very long/thin build with basically non-existent quads and naturally more of a dependence on glutes/hams for moving weight. Have messed around with stance quite a bit and find the most power for me is generated from a slightly wider than shoulder-width foot placement, with feet pointing out just past 1 and 11 o'clock. 2) When bracing hard for deads and squats, I occasionally feel a weird burning/tearing sensation in my core slightly above/at the belt line usually about 3" off center of belly. Not sure why, is there something I can do to warm up/stretch/protect these muscles? 3) my quads/hamstrings/supportive muscles down around my knees are ridiculously small. Almost no power/stability could possibly be being generated from there. In addition to doing more isolative movements that encourage stability such as barbell lunges/pistol squats - are there any unilateral movements or stance/technique adjustments i can use to get under heavier weight and target those muscles more for functional strength? Thanks for your work, have a nice day!

[@NinjaofApathy]

@Santiago Trestini thanks for reading and giving your input Santiago! My ankle flexibility in that plane of motion is decent (ish), I'm fairly confident that ankle dorsiflexion isn't the hindrance here, but I like your idea for super light front squats for mobility purposes! Thanks!

[@NinjaofApathy]

@Santiago Trestini all good, that was an obnoxiously long wall of text anyways haha. I like some of those mobility ideas! Given that I need to improve my form in general on squats (regardless of whatever specific issues are contributing towards my problems) i like the idea of light weight squat movements on off days. Thanks! On a side note in regards to the plank input - if i find out that I've been bracing wrong this whole time, despite watching and applying Brian's channel for years, I'm going to be really mad at myself hahaha Play a drinking game sometime on just about any Neversate video and take a shot everytime someone says "brace". You'll probably die.

[@RagonHD]

1) lower weight, knees forward and out as you start the squat, then butt down. focuse on keeping knees forward and out. stretch the quad and yeah that does will fix it.

[@RagonHD]

maybe you are like me long legs short torso, so this will help with it.

[@christiancabrera8926]

Hey man I had the same issue but I started doing front squats. They will force you to have strict form and a month in I was doing ass to grass front squats. Transitioning back into back squats I did 315 ass to grass clean without pushing my hips back to use my back to finish the exercise. Some other things that have helped me was dynamic stretching for the hamstrings and hip flexors etc. Some single leg, leg presses slow reps with emphasize on the eccentric part of the exercise . Stiff legged or Romanian deadlifts to strengthen my hamstrings as well.

[@brendanjones6444]

Just got my sweatshirt today, very comfy!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome brother! Thank you!

[@thevikingbeard89]

Biggest thing I ever learned or taught in my fitness career was where to grab, so the ring finger cue I know very well and glad you gave that for people to use! My shoulder tightness and mobility literally comes from where and how I focus my fingers.

[@basementgainz843]

Dude love Ur videos Man. I got bored with regular lifting. Im switching to strongman. I already got some equipment and perfect advices. Thanks Man

[@iandavies5701]

Well who wouldn’t like a back like Brian Alsruhe???

[@nonachyourbusiness1164]

My teeny tiny arms, legs, chest and neck would look a bit unbalanced if I suddenly had Brian's back

[@nateinsane4023]

@@nonachyourbusiness1164 like one of the stick figures with the triangle torso

[@iandavies5701]

Non' AchYourbusiness Meh! You’d have a fucking massive back, no one would give a shit 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shoroku1101]

Non' AchYourbusiness I mean... that’s kind of impossible lol. Maybe a swimmer? Can’t row without getting arm gains

[@dunstonmunson8314]

The best video ever on rows? Maybe? Best ive seen..do these..listen to the instructions...you will get stronger..you will get better at rows..

[@IvanBeritashvili]

Excellent channel! Lots of benefitial info and humor! And your vids really improve my English

[@PP-xj7vg]

What's the reason you generally prefer (concluding from your videos) bent over rows over deadstop barbell rows? What other hip hinging exercise do you do per week and over how many days per week do you spread these exercises? Cheers

[@wd7643]

Petar Pribetić His exercise selection is dependent on his goal. Dead rows build more explosiveness and power. Bent over rows are traditionally used for strength & hypertrophy.

[@sjkeclipse]

pulling with ring finger and pinky puts more iso on your lats, when you pull with your pointer finger and thumb finger you incorporate more biceps.hold the bar with a double shooters grip,got tip from seth feroce

[@nonachyourbusiness1164]

Do more stuff like this! Very interesting and I personally am going to revamp my upper back training after this

[@xw2542]

You started my love for rows, now I have more things to try, yay!

[@rmv4646]

Made me.want to Row all day!!! I saved the video in my favorites so that I can refresh before backday

[@leighkelly2161]

Just want to thank you for the vids you do. Good honest advice and love the humour 👌

[@BLOEDVLEK]

Rows are awesome. I have my own variation that I love to do. I set up like you would for a pendlay row with a very horizontal back, trying to be as parallel to the floor as I can and to stay tight and hold that position without cheating and swinging. The only difference is I stand on some mats creating a deficit so at the bottom of the row, the weights never touch the floor and the tension stays on the muscle.

[@jamesward2327]

The barbell row video is the reason I started watching your videos Brian. Best lifting advice I ever got. I'm currently investing in a seal row machine myself. I might even get the titan fitness one since it's cheaper compared to the Watson.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Be careful with one of those brands man...Make sure you check the reviews.

[@jamesward2327]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial You're right about that one man. My first ssb I bought from them literally broke with 315 on it. I didn't know much about the different brands at the time until I found about Elitefts.

[@stelliumeleven2889]

if you have boxes you can just put the bench in top and row from there

[@scottbowling4575]

Brian I would just like to say thank you sir your videos are very informative and motivational thank you from all of us who are cleaning information thank you sir

[@simay4977]

Love your vids. Will defo try the seal rows and uni lateral barbell lever rows this week.

[@joeljames2367]

Another amazing video thank you Brian. You forgot to add in strap deadlifts half joking but also half serious. People buy his programs I did and you won’t be sorry.

[@TL-he7vu]

I almost never comment on KZbin, but I love your channel man. Keep up the good work. Could you perhaps do a list of "antagonist" exercises for the deadlift and the squat? I love the antagonist superset structure you've talked about in other videos with pull-ups and overhead press or rows and benchpress, but aside from kettlebell swings and standing broad jumps I've struggled to find good explosive hip hinge exercises to pair with the deadlift and the squat.

[@PRIMALmarauder]

My 1RM paused bench press is 335 lbs. My 1RM seal row is also 335 lbs. Feels good to have balance.

[@edwardshodgesjr1996]

These are very helpful. I really do appreciate the help. I have a sense of lifting that is a bit beyond someone with my limited experience. These things help enforce some of the thoughts I have had as well as enlighten me to other possibilities. Thank You. You are, AWESOME!!!

[@ayubalom786]

Snatch grip high pull is the best for upper back. Check out Olympic lifters upper back

[@MasoNowa]

Upper back has tons of muscle groups. There's never a "best lift" for any muscle group anyways. It's about the best lift, at the best time in your life and program, for your goals.

[@Diderpderp]

Neat tip for those one arm landmine rows: grip the weight loading portion. It’s thicc and rotates- should work your grip nicely!

[@swaritt2777]

This video has been really really helpful for me Thank you

[@evilryutaropro]

Squat question: For strongman should you still squat to depth? If you have a squat event in a contest like those big wagon wheels that have to touch boxes how do you prepare for that if you do not have big wheels? Also when putting an ssb into a rack should it be set up so the handles are angled towards me or handles angled away? Not sure if that makes sense. You are a huge inspiration to me! Thank you for all the content you put out!!!!

[@johnbarber9602]

SSB handles should be facing away from you

[@thesolution3717]

you could do pin squats to mimic those.

[@marktownsend7070]

Jeremy .Duran why would you ever not squat to depth?

[@mnikhk]

Well squatting to depth will be beneficial for muscle mass and balance however it’s important but you can always set prs in all kinds of rom if your parallel squat is not improving.

[@MasoNowa]

You should squat as deep as possible if you're training squats as an accessory for your other main lifts. More ROM = more gains. If you are squatting to boxes in a contest and don't have any, squat to pins/safety bars. Whichever way gets the camber of the bar to point downwards. The bar handles vary so I don't want to give you incorrect answers.

[@carlosandrehancock3394]

Brian has an excelent content and with Cailer on the scene would be awesome . Thanks from Brazil

[@pedrocosta3429]

Amazing video...this guy deserves a medal

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much brother!

[@pedrocosta3429]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial you welcome...you inspire me and many others and most of all you take away the excuses that we give that we dont have a good program or guidance or any other bla bla bla...thanks for all the free stuff you give us

[@yaddi3434]

Man congrats on 132k subs. I was here in the early days! I made more gains in the first 90 day linear progression program you gave me than YEARS of “bodybuilding” if only I would’ve known....

[@claytonlott849]

Still can't believe you pass along so much knowledge for free like this. It's a blessing man. Another great one. My squat questions would be 1) I've noticed you where your belt a little higher on squats vs your deaf lift, is this just personal preference or is there an advantage to this higher position? 2) would you recommend an ssb for a relatively new lifter( couple years experience). Thanks again man

[@GainsMarathon]

Great video. Can you explain what the difference is between the dead row and pendlay row? Seem very similar.

[@Tom-vu1wr]

There is leg extension in the deadlift row and u go far above parallel. Essentially when pendlay row form goes it turns to a deadlift row

[@samueldunham4970]

Bad ass video with some great tips, i have never thought about what finger to focus on when pulling.

[@sitdwnandhngon]

Does anyone know where to find a strap with the metal rings like he's using at 8:44 on the Corner Barbell Row?

[@GamerPro735]

lol the deadlift row almost got me kicked out of my gym. it works tho!!

[@losthoglifting9684]

Dude. You are amazing. Thanks!!! I’m getting ready to send some moula your way and let you design a program for me

[@kgg7409]

Great video man, I’m glad i found this channel

[@timfredenburg6249]

Brian. One of my friends I saw on your utube BRAD ARBIC I’ve known him since he was 2. Great kid. Now for the question I spiral fractured L5 & L4 now I have 2 rods 4 bolts 7 screws what did you do to recover from your back surgery. My muscle keeps getting stuck on the rod and hangs up. I’ve started using the safety bar but not getting much relief. I’ve been following you for awhile I own a gym here in Michigan. Thanks

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Brother I would love to help you but have gotten in trouble for giving medical advice like that. So I can’t really anymore unfortunately! But I love Brad! He is my boy! But I truly do hope you feel better soon brother the road is long but you’ll be back.

[@timfredenburg6249]

I get that I just wanted to know what type of exercises you have done to get the back strong again I used to pull some good weight 650 to 705 but not anymore.

[@markhinckley573]

Great videos. Just started following you. I’m a FF so looking to get bigger and stronger.

[@LadynamedLeo]

It's really nice to see that this video has 800+ likes. We could all use some more back thickness, so thanks. Oh hey, what squat variation would work the lock out portion of the lift? Totally dumb, I know, but in your 4horsemen program, certain days are meant to work a certain portion of a lift. I have bench and deads covered, but I'm kinda stumped with squats.

[@ariangatollari3423]

I just tried seal rows the other day and was astounded by how much less weight was needed to get a working set

[@nikolidus]

I loved your vid man just too exercises, not afraid to say hey it’s gonna look ugly but it’s about moving the weight. We need more raw people like you

[@murozman]

Awesome channel this. Don't know why I haven't been subscribed to this guy.

[@aldude9511]

Squat question: Would it ever be useful to load the bar unevenly? Potentially to get some core work in and to prepare for lifting real things as they are rarely balanced.

[@talhaoktem]

Aldude definitely not

[@talhaoktem]

Do one arm carries or jefferson.deadlifts or pistol squats instead

[@Hope-Solos-Darkstar]

Shovel deadlifts are good as long as you are smart about it.

[@hodornador6085]

Thats what croc rows are good for too

[@andrewp979]

For the 1hand barbell row, you can load plates on both sides, so you don't need to find a corner :)

[@kindredessex3827]

Damn. I'm doing Dark horse now. I've been using the Dead Row all this time. Next run I'll use different variations based on the intensity of the day. Thanks.

[@Boot_Ma9net]

Love your stuff Brian. Keep it coming.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@fleecemaster]

Squat question: I have a friend who I want to encourage to squat, but she is very overweight and I don't want to risk her getting injured. Are there any good suggestions on how to start, or perhaps exercises to get comfortable with first, or should I just start her with body weight squats and then only barbell to begin? She complains about knee pain so that's why I'm thinking this would be a good exercise, please correct me if this is a stupid idea! Thanks Brian, I love your channel! I wish there was a strongman gym near me! :)

[@mnikhk]

Fleecemaster well start with body weight high box squats then parallel box then slightly below parallel box then go for full squats and then add a barbell . Once she’s able to go from 3 sets of 5 to 3 sets of 10 on each variation move to harder variation and when she can do barbell squats then just do regular strength programming like 3x5 or 5x5 increasing weight in every session Have her squat in a wide stance (roughly out side shoulders) because a narrow stance is more quad dominant and if the ankle mobility is not on point the knees get stressed and give squats a bad name that they cause knee pain.

[@Hwyhogg]

Love your teaching style!

[@littledude6863]

thanks! Tomorrow is back day and I'm going to use these!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Go get after it man!

[@dustinchestnutt4502]

Excellent video. Thank u Brian!

[@robertmichael5691]

For strongman, is it okay to give up the back squat and use only SSB, front squat, cambered bar squat and other variations?

[@beastini2289]

Yes.

[@heartbeatpoetry7704]

Is there a video where you talk about the programming for antagonistic muscle groups? I pair bench press with barbell row and standing press with lat pulldowns/chinups/pullups but usually I do the maximum effort one first and then I don't have as much gas for the second one. Should I have been doing it the other way round?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yeah man, I cover it in a couple of my free programming videos. There’s quite a few of them that you might want to check out depending on what goals you have

[@quinnlee1943]

I sometimes do rows (usually pendlay rows) with the bar towards my toes because then I don't smash the bar into my knees on on the concentric

[@MatEldon]

Great content as always - looking to start the 4 Horsemen programme in a couple of weeks. Couple of questions for the squat finishers/assistance - 1) Are there any variations you recommend to build strength for grappling? b) Would you recommend deliberate good morning squats (or squat mornings even) if you don't have access to a cambered bar? iii) Obviously no swanky machines at Neversate, but in your training history did you find any machines that really helped with the squat? Thank you for your awesome content!