Best Back Exercises Ranked (TOP 7 FOR BUILDING MUSCLE!)

[@space580]

Dont mind me just saving these for later #7 Deadlift 1:55 #6 Standing hyper extension 2:48 #5 V Bar pulldowns 3:22 #4 V Bar pull-ups 3:38 #3 Seated cable row 4:09 #2 DB row 4:36 #1 Barbell pullover 5:22

[@rudyspective1870]

Thank you!!

[@robinpro6184]

1. Pullups 2. Latpulldown (for better muscle mind connection) 3. Rows (Variations) 4. Lat Pull overs (for the V shape) 5. Deadlifts

[@bradcallahan3546]

Deadlifts always #1

[@SaintlySaavy]

Saint and scholar sir!

[@lukemendoza4263]

Big proponent of weighted pullups man. Once I started adding on some weight, it took my grip strength and lat gains to a different level. DB rows would be my next big one. Deadlifts are essential too.

[@ThaLeg1]

Never fails. I literally did back yesterday.

[@anthonydunn8199]

Always

[@stansdad1]

Shit me too back and shoulders

[@tailormadegym]

I have back today - what are the chances haha

[@donniB179]

@@tailormadegym freaking same lol

[@tailormadegym]

@@donniB179 coincidence? I think not. haha

[@obcane3072]

Back day: all drop sets (ascending & descending) 1. Standing lat pull down aiming bar to alternating lats 2. Weight assisted pull up using Ryan modification 3. Cable seated row using v grip with Ryan mod 4. Cable seated row using bar hitting upper back 5. Dumbell rows low then high (pendalay) 6. Shrugs 7. Dumbell upright rows 8. Plate raises 9. Meadows row Then test if i put in the the work with pull-ups.

[@jcinfan]

8 different exercises….for 1 muscle group in 1 day? I feel like thats overdoing it

[@obcane3072]

@@jcinfan Back is a huge area. I used to do less and back never grew. And I do it once a week with e rest day the next day. This is my current program for 8 weeks. Then reassess. I check my overnight resting pulse to monitor overtraining. If it goes above 10 bpm I scale it back. So far so good.

[@DSPs_Swollen_Snort-Sacks]

@@jcinfan His 30 day full gym program is similar but different. It will push you to your limit if you do it as prescribed. Worth the $20. You will get results.

[@tumatauenga6433]

You shouldn't be doing more than 5 exercises per muscle group. But you do you

[@itsjv9339]

@@jcinfan out of all the body parts to overwork.... it’s back... it’s a tedious bitch lol

[@ConspiracyRangr]

Your 30 day program is kicking my ass but it’s awesome! I don’t know how you suddenly popped up in my feed but glad you did!! 🔥🔥🔥💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@robk5745]

Wish I saw videos like this when I first started. Muscle activation and mind muscle connection are everything!

[@drewwerts7711]

This dude is freggin jacked. Great video brother.

[@morjesusgan3]

Oh man I didn’t realize how badly I needed #6. Haven’t activated some of those muscles in a bit. That’s definitely going to be one of my new favorites! Thanks!

[@chrmills1]

I was today years old when I saw this and it absolutely smoked me.

[@koufax3739]

High rep deadlifts! have been one of the only things that make my back muscles grow glad I ain't the only one

[@tailormadegym]

20 - 30 reps for DL - Ryan is on another Level with spine shitting 😂 King 🏆

[@Marc-yy9vd]

facts 😂

[@Marc-yy9vd]

20+ reps on deadlifts are a deadwish. Literally why they are called DEADlifts. Need to try these again next back day. I am preparing myself to be at my back’s funeral soon.

[@tailormadegym]

@@Marc-yy9vd same haha! I think you can bury my back with yours then - gonna do some high reps sets of DL as well soon….wish me luck.

[@tailormadegym]

*spine has left the chat*

[@vannekorjaus]

@@tailormadegym hahahaha 😂😂😂

[@FLG8r]

1.04M subscriptions now ... came across this channel during the pandemic when it was only in the few hundred thousands ....

[@C4onthefloor]

Quality has that effect on the subcount 😂

[@walterlowe3585]

Proves be yourself and know what the hell you are talking about 💪🏾 that's Ryan

[@hossthomas]

This is my favorite platform for weightlifting advice on youtube

[@iamprevise4652]

I just found your channel and i'm never one to comment! But sincerely thank you i've only been lifting for a little over a year but i have consistently felt like i wasn't ever getting enough out of it for myself. You have given me some invaluable awareness and insight on my continuing journey to look like a spartan! Keep making content please cause the knowledge you have is priceless!

[@Justmyopinion761]

1- deadlifts 2- deadlifts 3- chest supported camber bar rows 4- pull-ups (all grips) 5- barbell shrugs 6- 1 arm rows 7- deadlifts

[@saxonwhittaker9164]

Nice puppy have 2 of my own,Olympic rings,love them have had lower back surgery,not good so a lot of exercise I can't do,but you have helped a lot ,51 live with chronic pain,but weights have cept me alive litterly ,you have helped in this ,so good on you.

[@MrProcopis]

I have watched many of Ryan's videos on back training. I can tell that it changed how I train, and I can now have a better muscle-mind connection. In the beginning, it was difficult to leave my "ego" out of the Gym, reducing weight to focus on performing the exercises better. By the way, I am a natural lifter with 10 years of training experience using power-building routines. I wish I had the chance to watch all these videos years back. Thanks.

[@hTPixuhl]

My personal list; 1. Chest supported tbar row 2. Pullovers (I use dumbbell, but the nautilus or pullover machines like said in the video work best. If I had ever used one I would probably have it number 1) 3. Neutral grip lat pulldown 4. Deadlifts 5. Seated shrugging machine.(if you gym has one of these you know how much sitting down, propping your feet against the pad and bracing yourself slightly elevated then shrugging out a set of 20 hard reps with a static hold at the end burns the traps) 6. Unilateral row, I use a chest supported plate loaded machine but dumbbell works good. 7. Barbell row, preferably Yates row variation to really overload the lats

[@markkelderman2439]

Ryan's advices have led to the most effective exercises I have ever done (and most excruciating), but results speak for themselves. I did calisthenics and bodyweight exercises mostly, but I have found these extra tips of his for these types of exercises to be far more effective and satisfying to me personally than any painful occasions before that in the gym. In the process I took a muscle gain plan from nextleveldiet, and without any additional supplements needed, my muscles started to grow massively over the last two months. Thank you Ryan for all the work you have done over the years.

[@dontreadmyname4396]

define "grow massively"

[@francoisdongalong2213]

Which exercises worked best for you?

[@robinc.9845]

So you came from Calisthenics and Bodyweight exercises to training with weights? My guess, you could have done any training programm to grow muscle 🤣

[@neilwest9345]

his list sucks unless your a beginner, but each to their own

[@Oh6Torch]

@@dontreadmyname4396 this…

[@chrishutchison621]

New favorite KZbin channel!!!

[@travishelmer9509]

Doing back right now Perfect timing 👌 👍💪

[@tailormadegym]

sameeee

[@C4onthefloor]

Ryan is not only a go to channel for your physical appearance ! If these exercises don't build you muscle , they'll surely build your mental toughness. If you can endure the looks you'll be getting by doing these variations , you can basicly do anything !

[@kotinistyles-blake2457]

Bruh people literally look at me like imma freak

[@nathanjlloyd]

I have to agree. I could put some headphones on and ignore the world. However, I lift with a friend, and we're not doing these. He'd find another partner if I get us to do these. Lol

[@nathanjlloyd]

I do the v-bar pull-down variation, though. My partner still extends his arms even though I recommended Ryan's way.

[@1EVILZ06]

My back workout list 1 Yates rows 2 Meadows rows 3 dumbbell pullovers using dumbbells and ez curl bar 4 T-bar rows 5 Bent over barbell rows

[@Tanked119]

Back is my favourite to train and I thought it was as big as it would get naturally....then I watched one of this guys older vids, tweeked my dumbbell rows and went lighter and slower...Great results in 4WKS no joke, and still improving. This guy is great 👍 listen to him and stick at it 😁❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dannyfischer2597]

you got any recommendations?

[@narcoman]

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[@dannyfischer2597]

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[@woodleyvictor5072]

Awesome! Thank You! Will try these tomorrow!

[@jbalts]

I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now and I love them, you're my go to guy for new exercises. Those standing hyper extensions feel amazing, much love Ryan!

[@tyrese964]

Imma use this thanks

[@fittysit-tea5287]

Dude your content is a gold mine 😳😁😁

[@travisrassel9978]

T-bar rows are fantastic and the burn is great.

[@matthewmckinley4456]

Just bought Ryans Sh1tty full gym program. Did his back day. After the workout I spent an hour of trying to find someone to open my car door, I drove home using only first, third, and fifth gear because pulling things is no longer possible. Great workouts, amazing cues. Good shit.

[@intownlimits159]

How did leg day treat you driving home?

[@PlazmaKeks]

Ohhhh, Monday will be fun... Thanks man....

[@johnsims5627]

Thanks! You are not wasting time with BS! Much appreciated.

[@BryanPotts-y7l]

Have done the cable rows without changing arm angle and been sore between my shoulder blades twice now. Hitting muscles I have not done really well before. Love it.

[@Beardown451]

These vids are fuckin awesome the exercises are great and the humor is even better. I could kick it with this guy all day laughin my ass off

[@josephstepp6325]

My 7 in order 1. Deadlift 2. Pull ups 3. Barbell Rows 4. Lat pull downs 5. Dumbell rows 6. T bar Rows 7. Machine Rows

[@tumatauenga6433]

Probably won't use them all but just as needed some new moves to improve one of my struggle areas here you are. Thanks man

[@Theoriginalbubbafett]

Significant other says “When you were younger?!”

[@msailor476]

How old is Ryan, its difficult to guess with that full beard?

[@Theoriginalbubbafett]

@@msailor476 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@overlord6815]

I don't even do 7 back exercises for the back 💀 1 Chinups/pullup variation, 1 Row variation, 1 deadlift variation, and 1 shrug or high pull for traps.

[@1rickopotamus]

7 is unnecessary. 3 enough others are pointless

[@gavin7miller]

Yeah he doesn’t mean 7 in the one workout clearly

[@CanalPack112]

Pull Ups variations and inverted rows variations as well, is all you need to construct a big and strong upper back....Period!

[@gadohimself]

Strong? Sure. Hypertrophy? Not so much. As someone coming from calisthenics his first 20 years of training and now 1 year in the gym, I can say that weights and machines are 100% needed for the best hypertrophy. Not so much for strength.

[@CanalPack112]

@@gadohimself Weighted calisthenics then!!!!

[@gadohimself]

@@CanalPack112 Yeah that's what I meant with weights. Just using bodyweight only has its limits. Weighted pullups, pushups etc are amazing. Since doing weighted pull-ups my back has become really big and strong

[@aaronfitz2435]

Been doing high rep deadlifts feeling like the rock when I’m done, but still looking like Mr. Burns from the Simpsons 😿

[@rightbehindu571]

🤣🤣🤣get out!!!

[@JMouton]

Fckkkk😂🤣🤣

[@peahead8964]

Keep at man form is the most important thing slow the movement down every 4 reps or so and you’ll grow 👍🏻✌🏻

[@sleepysobTF]

Pull up bar is the best thing thats ever happened to my back lol went up in reps every week for 3 variations now i can do at least 15 on each with good form. And I grew LATS

[@yellaboi6257]

Good to know you're not doing steroids. Embrace your natural physic

[@pascalr4532]

Pls more Videos Like this for the Other big muslce groups

[@morjesusgan3]

Wow!!! I love #2! it lit up my whole back especially upper glutes which really needed it. We’ll see how I feel about it tomorrow though

[@True_Patriotx]

Pull-ups are a must. Face-pulls really help balance out the upper back. Some kind of low row/bent over row. Deadlifts.

[@shanehardin5589]

The primary muscle targeted in a face pull are the tear delts. A little rhomboid, but mainly rear delts. So it’s a shoulder exercise.

[@dj_m19]

Pull ups aren't a must. Especially for heavier people and those who are weak at them. Much better off doing other exercises than building pull ups. Face pulls aren't for the back really, you're better off doing lat pulldowns for the upper back

[@mats7973]

@@dj_m19 Pull-ups and Lat pulldown are essentially the same exercise, the pull-up targets more muscles however. And Face pulls are for the rear delts, which the other exercises don't primarily target.

[@dj_m19]

@@mats7973 they're not tho? they might target similar muscles, but one's a bodyweight exercise in which you pull yourself to the bar and the lat pulldown is a dead weight exercise in which you pull the weight towards your body. It's also easier for beginners and people who otherwise struggle with pull ups out of many reasons. I personally was never that strong when it came to pull ups (bodyweight exercises in general) and I sure as hell didn't waste time building up my pull ups, instead I used pulldowns to grow my back and progressively overload it. It's also way less taxing on the grip, forearms and biceps which is not the case with pullups. Rear delts aren't part of the back

[@mats7973]

@@dj_m19 both exercises are vertical pull movements. One should do pullups if they are able to, otherwise pulldown is a great alternative

[@BrickHouseHomeGym]

Pullover being #1 made me ecstatic. Was able to snag a Hammer Strength Pullover off Marketplace a couple months ago and it’s completely changed my back and overall programming. Although I’d rather have a selectorized version (too rare & pricey), the Hammer Strength is king 👑

[@palms674]

I Tried this workout at home last night following Ryan’s exact methods on my tv in my gym Jesus I’ve never had an ache like this today he knows exactly how to train awesome bloke very funny how he explains in the vids definitely be watching more of his routines

[@lfairy9328]

Love this channel, no bullshit, just straight to the point. Thankyou Ryan 💪

[@CSBSkate]

this is a joke, right? Dude told 4 stories before he got to the point. He's like the dude everyone avoids on the job.

[@theycallmegronk7037]

I fucking love Ryan's videos and the workouts are fantastic. I sometimes listen to these videos in the truck just hear that dry sense of humor

[@brucegilmore3020]

Ryan, I love videos. I know you don’t do long videos, however can you please go detail on the forms on these exercises. Some of these I haven’t seen, done, and or can’t find videos. I been looking for more than pull-ups, barbell rows. Face pulls, and deadlifts.

[@tyrarisby5315]

thanks looking forward to it

[@itsmyboardwhotalk]

1. campus climbing 2. weighted pull ups 3. front lever 4. anything what focus the small supporting muscles

[@christophercox541]

Ill get a comment in early had back gains thanks to your content let's get growing and get bigger cheers mate keep up the grt work

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Another great video with laughs and truth. Thanks for posting! Big fan of the reverse editing on the white board. Sometimes it is just the little things. Cheers. 🍻💪

[@Bluesnakes333]

I’m glad you mentioned (and reinforced for me) the important form cues to hit the intended muscles, with less secondary muscles like biceps. For a long time I was hitting my traps and biceps instead of mid back/lats. My posture has been horrible as a consequence. But working now to strengthen the right muscles. Thank you for all your videos

[@twentyonetortas5921]

I struggled with bent over DB rows (it's the only one I could do as I have only a pair of dumbbells and no bench) and even with several cues and tips I just never felt it in my lats. And even when my back was straight instead of feeling anything for the lats it was more like my back asking me "when is this gonna be over?". And on some days, I couldn't tell if I was hip hinging right or how to do it and keep my back straight. Is it fine if I go to your for advice on this? Also I have no mirrors and my camera sucks so how can you tell if your form is correct for bent over DB rows, especially with the hip hinge and straight back?

[@Bluesnakes333]

@@twentyonetortas5921 it helps me when I keep my spine neutral. Sometimes my lower back arches and dips in when I do bent over rows, but I correct this by tilting my pelvis to a neutral position. If you can’t see yourself in the mirror that’s ok, you can feel the tilt in your pelvis as if you are bringing your hips toward your belly (slightly) and keep your chest out

[@neilwest9345]

iso lateral pull down. straight arm pull downs. bent over barbell rows, rack pulls , db rows, neutral weighted pull ups

[@sjsgdyusjsjmmmm112]

1 BB row 2 single arm row 3 rope pull over 4 single arm cable row 5 chest supported db row 6 pulldowns 7 pullups

[@matthewjohnson6284]

I always love doing deadlifts for like 6-8 reps every minute top of the minute for 10-12 minutes

[@tahamohamedali2185]

Ryan, your videos are amazing! Educational and entertaining - learnt a lot from you! Thank you!!!

[@themarketer11]

Love 💕 your videos thanks for being real and humorous @ the same time, and definitely for the way you teach lifting weights 🏋🏾‍♂️ for results.

[@JC-ex5ve]

I’m not a fan boy of anyone but you are the best mate!

[@n0kodoko143]

My back needs this

[@nicklopez4130]

Hit sets of 20 on deadlifts yesterday. I puked and today I’m sore asf. Thank you

[@xnrv]

0:07 - You got full attention of my dog, from the moment when she saw her twin ;-) Also: Thank you sir for your work! Not only a ton of knowledge but good motivation element too!2

[@sethm2524]

Never used a few of these the way you do them. Added them to my back workout tonight and I’ve got to say it was one of the best workouts I’ve had in a while and took way less weight. Such a nasty pump. Thanks for sharing!

[@kaleo826]

Thank you Kratos!

[@greenarrow219]

I like the T bar rows. Great strength and growth.

[@nadersoli815]

Ryan. Frickin amazing videos. Hilarious and motivating and nice and short. Putting my cigar down and going in. It's 5:30am.

[@Cheximus]

Pullups (different grips), bent over rows (I prefer the bar out in front of me, perpendicular, and using the V handle thing), seated machine that lets you pull horizontally towards you, reverse flys and lat pulldowns. They work for me.

[@andree759]

Who are you?)))) Weird

[@dj_m19]

Nautilus pullover>yates row>lat pulldown>close grip cable row

[@mostmuscular619]

Solid techniques.

[@derekstangle6521]

I love your magic erase board trick!

[@shr7828]

Love your dog!!

[@tpap6827]

The plate loaded hammer strength pull over machine which brought back memories of the original Nautilus pull over machine perfectly mimics the technique Ryan uses on v handle pull ups and pull downs, but because you can drive your elbows into the machines pads, the function of the lats to adduct the upper arm down to the sides of the body like when performing a pull up by driving your elbow from a point above your head to the side of your torso. This machine pullover allows you to perfectly mimic this motion with a big stretch followed by a perfect motion where your elbows drive down and into the pads and the weights resists you while you overcome the load through the elbows so the the biceps and forearms provide no weak link. In a smooth motion the lats are thoroughly engaged from start to finish in a fool proof movement pattern and if you already have big lats, nothing is more painful and directly hits the muscles without loading like an isolation exercise. The lats are the strongest upper body muscle besides the traps. Unfortunately they are at the mercy of the arm flexors that will turn far before the lats gave been thoroughly worked. 5-6 tough sets of these and your lats are destroyed. If any exercise gives you more fatigue in the lats alone, give you a better feeling or a bigger pump I would be amazed at how undeveloped your lats must be, because this is easily the most remarkable upper body back exercise I have ever encountered.

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Thanks for sharing

[@wangflop]

Wish I had a nautilus pull over machine

[@maxior0008]

that last machine you talk about should be in every gym

[@chrissahlstrom8939]

Wow I dont do any of those back excersizes. Thanks for the tips 👍

[@bobby2665]

Your friggin hysterical, I love your channel and all your advice.

[@edinferno]

hell yeah. cuz i love this kinda pain. i'm doing this workout tomorrow. 🔥

[@Lovsteencamp]

Those are great exercises. My top 5 are pull ups, close grip pull ups, close grip cable rows, dumbbell rows, and deadlifts. If you do these you will have a complete back.

[@patriotswillsurvive1893]

Nice, I like the barbell bent rows, dumbbell rows and rack pulls.

[@LegendInThaMakin]

Close grip anything related to pulling won’t work your lats and get them activated as well as wide grip.

[@Lovsteencamp]

@@LegendInThaMakin that’s cool my back looks like Superman’s though

[@LegendInThaMakin]

@@Lovsteencamp go wide to look like doomsday’s

[@kristijansusnik1297]

Holy shit Ryan congrats on passing 1mil subs. Damm didn't even notice it. Still remember those like what 300k subs..

[@MrShazaamable]

Holy crap i didnt either. That shot over 1m fast!

[@kristijansusnik1297]

@@MrShazaamable I mean we all knew it if you look at the comments of his first videos when we were saying he gonna get big.

[@kevinvinh7656]

tried Ryans version on seated rows..... bruh sweetest back work ever from stretch to constant tension

[@hmm2326]

Looking forward to the ppl split that’s coming next, loved the workouts in the gym program but ngl bro split just isn’t for me, prefer hitting a muscle multiple times a week

[@yokaidoes1890]

Make a workout routine for back and bicep sir please

[@justinevans2118]

I’ll do these when no one is in the gym! Thank you!

[@mohamedaashik8063]

😂😂

[@twags2172]

Best dude on youtube funny as shit

[@tailormadegym]

so subtle but so good with the jokes 😂

[@cylemcc1396]

Man. I've been stuck in a routine rut ever since I started training about 3 years ago. I've varied some things, but more or oess it's still the same routine. U found Ryan Humiston last week and decided to give his workouts a shot and Jesus herald christ. 4 days into it and I'm walking around Luke an 80 year old man who accidentally left his cane in the other room. This shit is no friggen joke. I'm giving this routine everything I've got because I'm tired of not improving!

[@DR.POPLAB]

Ripped off 6 shirts back to back. A true man of culture 😎

[@DH1985-MB]

Ryan i know you play by the 'ask and thy shalt receive' rulebook in video making - so here I go. Could you do one based around diet? I know it's broad spectrum as not every hand fits the glove, but just basic tips, timings, intake etc. There are hundreds already out there - I know, but with you no BS style I'm sure it would be good value. Cheers

[@premium_enq]

Reason of my results is this channel.i followed his channel I started seeing tremendous results

[@FordTransitVan23]

Ryan is a real one. His variations are 🔥.

[@InvestBetter.]

4:40 This is the best one

[@tailormadegym]

and/or the worst 🤯

[@jeffreybesier8526]

Ryan, I’m a FNG to your page. First Love your videos and your humor. I’ve changed the way I workout per your videos and Holy Schiznit the deep burn and pump. Love It. You mentioned several times of getting the Garage Workout for $20. How do I get that and sign up for it. Thanks You and keep up the great work.

[@jeremymtz360]

shocked! lol same for me your videos really helping me get back into shape thanks man

[@coxki5666]

Just found your channel! Absolutely great stuff! Thank you for all of these videos!

[@saler1423]

I did 5 from 7 this mornin plus some of mine back workouts, and man it was a great workout, thank you!!!

[@joshuataylor2232]

I work nights Saturday through Monday. What is a good fasting regime and workout schedule to get the best results? Need some guidance please. I bought your program as well. Enjoy ur content and the no BS approach

[@Scleib]

Do the same top 7 list for shoulders!

[@solidnem]

Hey, Ryan. I just had hernia surgery (inguinal) a couple of days ago and need advice on how and when to get back in the gym after recovery. Any help, answer or even a video, would be greatly appreciated. ❤

[@levi859]

You don't need that old-school barbell machine all you need is a regular barbell. Now stick one end against the walls in the corner of the gym and put some plates on the other end and grab the V double handles attachment that you use for upright rows place it under the barbell on the weighted side (obviously) and start rowing.

[@Marc-ip4ii]

This will sound stupid and weak. At 51 I noticed my lower back can’t handle the deadlifts as much as I use to. Video on strengthening the lower back specifically would be great. I love the hyper extensions shown in this video and outside of good morning or machine lower back exterior. Anything else you could recommend would be great. Thx Ryan for all your knowledge.

[@leroymntungwa4227]

I absolutely love this guy !😅😅😅

[@shareworthy5720]

Seems solid!