How to Build A STRONG Back | Mind Pump 1972

[@mattTHEEgreat]

It's amazing how many people still argue that the deadlift isn't either a back exercise or an exercise worth doing because it's dangerous. You don't have to try and pull for a PR every time you freaking deadlift. Lighter weights with solid form is a magical thing.

[@MindPumpShow]

Exactly!

[@lemonfrosty]

I've never try to hit a pr on my deadlift yet.

[@Wise-xn7lf]

From a chiropractor thank you for highlighting the king of all exercises the deadlift! I get all my patients to learn how to hinge at the hip and brace for this movement that is done EVERYDAY! Cheers from Canada

[@MindPumpShow]

Cheers!

[@Iamjrodriguez]

Having back issues because of right hip flexors and tight hammies. Would it still be good to do them? I’ve been working on strengthening glutes, abs , hammies , and hip flexors , as well as stretching hip flexors , but I’ve been staying away from squats and deadlifts

[@David-rh5fq]

Sal the human body is not a product of evolution. You need to know you are a special creation from God, not a accident. The bible says "Every house is built by some one but the builder of all things is God." He built you Sal. " For God so loved the world[ He so loved Sal] that he gave his only son[Jesus] that whoever believes in him will not perish in hell but have everlasting life."@@MindPumpShow

[@mdjardinado]

I may be weird but I love back exercises way more than any other. I may not have the widest or well-defined back as I'm just starting out but I feel like I am stronger with the pulling exercises. Getting better every week thanks to you all.

[@MindPumpShow]

💪🔥

[@KnuckleHead1983]

Me too! Love doing rows and deadlifts but also love my shoulder and chest press. Mainly incline or decline press

[@bigtittybo1449]

Back is my favorite body part to work out

[@ambiven10]

Back days make me more alert throughout the day. I love those days with back muscles activated!

[@Cy-Kill08]

Not this one. Every episode, every clip, every topic is a masterclass. Grettings from Cuba 🇨🇺 ✊🏾

[@psychedlife197]

I'm curious eddy, do you have internet access in Cuba? How does it work

[@Cy-Kill08]

Very very slow. We see what government wants. Nothing can be saw in live or be paid with something you people call Zelle PayPal. Always I have to wait they drop the episode and then download it. This here is the living hell. Everything you can see or search is pure propaganda. Socialism suck 😢🤦🏽‍♂️

[@nicksmith418]

Do they have gyms in Cuba?

[@psychedlife197]

@@Cy-Kill08 God be with you brother, stay strong!

[@lawrence5841]

Can you watch live sports in Cuba?

[@bigpicturegains]

Mind Pump’s got our backs 😉

[@MindPumpShow]

It’s true

[@mtrichie111]

Yes !!! ❤️

[@VivianBacanto-i9w]

The most slept on fitness channel in my opinion. Solid advice for free from these guys, no BS stretch partial length shenanigans.

[@katrinaml89]

As a mom of 3 (10 months out from my 3rd son), strengthening my back and glutes is my number 1 goal during pregnancy and post partum. It's been key to keeping away back pain since nursing is not kind to the body post partum! Was at 14.5 consecutive pull ups the day I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd. 10 months out I'm back at 7. Bringing in more deadlifts too so strengthen my whole posterior chain!

[@rampagesmackssons508]

Good shit

[@DelToroYoutube]

That deadlift conversation was fantastic

[@MindPumpShow]

👍

[@gib5618]

Mind Pump is the BACKbone of fitness!!!

[@MindPumpShow]

Ayee 😎

[@best4741]

Easily the best KZbin channel for bodybuilding. Just starting out and I find myself binge watching every episode.

[@brutalityzr7500]

LATS go!! I’ve been PUlling for this video. Glad the masterclass videos are BACK!

[@MindPumpShow]

Lol

[@ambiven10]

Back days make me more alert throughout the day. I love those days with back muscles activated!

[@LatimusChadimus]

I'm glad you guys focused a lot on the back area and hip area with starting this conversation because of course we all know a lot of guys start going to the gym because they want to get more female attention but what they do is they chase the bulky unnatural bodybuilder physique not knowing that the vast majority of women are not attracted to that look, they might be intrigued from a distance and of course turn their heads but most women aren't daydreaming about men that look like that, they always say to stick between the swimmer's body and the athlete's body, unless you're fortunate to settle in between and have the warrior's body, which is big back and big hips. I have a thick dense&wide back, big hips, pretty damn good legs, with wide shoulders&triceps. I don't bodybuild but if i trained my arms and built my quad sweep, i'd look like I've been doing it forever

[@calvinboone3539]

Just from watching and listening to you guys. You have made me start working leg's and back more. Please do not stop doing what you guys do for all of us who follow mind pump.!!! Keep killing it!!!!

[@MindPumpShow]

Will do!

[@alohahive]

i just don't know how you guys are not at a millions subs already. the information you guys put out is just intelligent and keeps me listening. thank you guys for the wealth of knowledge, it really helped

[@localnoonenterprises]

This is a great episode. It reminds me of the differences I came to see between my Army brethren and our Marine counterparts. At some point, I began to notice how much different a mid-career Marine's posture was as compared to me and my Army battle buddies. We were so push focused, which shows up in our forward rounded shoulders. The Marines I observed typically didn't have that because the pull-up was a major part of their fitness framework. Gotta work the back! 💪🏿

[@MindPumpShow]

Great point!

[@jmc0369]

Semper Fi! I was served in the army and retired from the Marines. That 3 mile run was a big change too. I got 42 pull ups until they got rid of the kip😂.

[@georgesparrow100]

Best video on back function, body posture and exercises out on KZbin..

[@elizabethp.8992]

I’m newish to the gym and a female was a bit “afraid” or working my back. With time it’s become my favorite to train. This episode came at a perfect time, I appreciate all the information.

[@MindPumpShow]

No problem!

[@999Cxrlxs]

I started strength training as a teenager with a lot of ring pull ups and rows and it changed my posture since. Im now implementing deadlifts and cleaning for more strength and power and I feel more athletic then ever!

[@MindPumpShow]

That’s awesome!

[@keithpauley3627]

Justin clearly has the best back been carrying Sal and Justin for years now 😁

[@MindPumpShow]

❓

[@TheSolver-PR]

Before watching these; back is a universe by itself. For me, it could be hit everyday with a variation of movements.

[@bradleypotjer2670]

Love these masterclass episodes. Particularly enjoy how you highlight the importance of each muscle and benefits of each exercise for health and practical life, not just sculpting the body.

[@MindPumpShow]

It’s all important!

[@karlmeaden6868]

Love the love for deadlifts, I stepped away from powerlifting and tried a more bodybuilding style. I missed deadlifts and felt weaker. Started doing them again the past month and already notice a difference in how I feel. It's my favourite exercise and a staple regardless.

[@davidsteppe9882]

I almost never finish a back day with a big pump like I do on my other days so I’m excited for this one

[@MindPumpShow]

💪

[@nicksmith418]

I’ve always noticed Sal’s back from the front…

[@MindPumpShow]

Sal is massive

[@jrwhere5310]

Really bro 😂

[@nicholasmartinez6043]

I want to get a back like Sal’s…. Seriously though, these masterclasses are amazing. I can’t believe I’m getting this information for free.

[@SonnyOnTheSticks]

I love this channel, very i formative. I just started working out and im addicted, im never stopping.

[@mathphd8900]

This podcast has absolutely the best content. Thank you guys for all you do!!!

[@MindPumpShow]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@julissarivas6992]

Back Day is my most enjoyable day but I do deadlifts on my leg day. So I guess I get a little back day bonus on leg day 💪🏼 My back is my most defined body part. Deadlifts are king in my opinion 😊

[@Johnny_Diamond]

Been watching you guys for the past week since I just got certified and heard about you guys. Been inconsistently deadlifting. But after finishing this episode this morning, I actually deadlifted today and it felt great🙌

[@philthyphil3324]

I lifted from about 16 to 18, I got big but never developed my back, every time I did rows I couldn't feel it at all in my back. Fast forward 20 years I started lifting again a few months ago, I started doing rdls, my back blew up! I have a bigger back that I've ever had, now I can feel my back with rows and pulldowns as well.

[@WtbgoldBlogspot]

I really like the training concept of hitting each muscle twice - once in it's full range of motion, and once in a way that's resisting motion. The deadlift builds the erectors by resisting motion, and it can be fantastic to use something like a flexion row or a jefferson curl to build them through their full RoM, from fully rounded over to extended.

[@alejandrolopez3534]

There’s a reason why most people can do a chest press / push up but struggle to do a proper pull up! Love it🤙🏾

[@MindPumpShow]

👍

[@datobachilava3111]

i am addicted calisthenics pull ups chin ups ,push ups with heavies or without and some of workouts helping my back and body

[@tarynnepachano569]

Thanks to everyone at Mind Pump the deadlift has become one of my favourite exercises. It was the first major lift I was able to do after my Achilles rupture injury and I was able to confidently pull it after weeks of watching your podcasts while in my cast/boot. 😊

[@MindPumpShow]

Let’s go!

[@davinjohnson1110]

Daddy Terry in the space!! Much love from the Bahamas brother 🇧🇸 💪

[@kingking-mo7tc]

Now this is the masterclass I've been waiting for. Hope you guys do one for forearms too.

[@MindPumpShow]

Stay tuned!

[@95cougarpride]

You build forearms by lifting heavy weight. Focus on the core movements and everything will grow

[@jianyang9168]

I like the videos on each exercise showing the movement

[@hansyali_]

Thank you for not skipping over and adding some context to the loaded pull ups. I’m excited.

[@chrisdrzewiecki7208]

I'm totally with Justin on loving/preferring the reverse hyper. I've been incorporating those multiple times a week (especially when doing legs/back) and have noticed a significant difference with my lower back and reduction in pain. Can't wait to try out some of the other tips to help build the rest of my back.

[@MindPumpShow]

It’s great!

[@Morjixxo]

IMO the King pull exercise is: RINGS PULL/CHIN UPS 1) You maintain all the advantages of pull ups, plus they are more joint friendly since it's possible to spiral the movement: - pronation with extended arms (this avoids Golf-elbow problems common with bar chin ups) - supination with bent arms (this avoids Tennis-elbow problems common with bar pull ups) 2) ROM is increased (no bar on the path). 3) Intensity is easily adjustable: - regression: just low the rings and use a Box to sustain the legs (similar to L-sit position) - progression: ARCHER rings pull/chin ups (which is also unilateral so it's great to fix unbalances)

[@stormrhode2330]

I'm glad you mentioned the bench-assisted rows. One of my favorite exercises and they seem like a total hack to me. However, I NEVER see other people do them. I do bent-over sometimes, too (and pendalay), but bench-assisted is definitely my favorite variation. Straight-arm lat-pulls, too. Sometimes I'll do them bent-over with dumbbells (skiers, basically) and occasionally with a band or cable machine (I've found the anchor point really doesn't matter all that much). (Weighted) pull-ups and inverted rows are other go-tos. Adam alluded to facepulls, but I'm surprised they didn't get a bigger mention. Bent-over or bench-assisted with dumbbells are another great exercise, especially with a pause at the top and slow negative. Great exercises. I love doing back stuff.

[@chronicounsellor]

Love Mind Pump listen to you guys every night at work! Not a day goes bye where I don't learn something new. Keep up the great work fellas

[@MindPumpShow]

Will do!

[@juliocifuentes]

I’m training chest and back today. Pull downs, bent over barbell rows and deadlifts will be my back exercises today. Feeling extra motivated after watching this episode 💪

[@MindPumpShow]

💪🔥

[@KnuckleHead1983]

My back has always been one of my best and strongest muscle. My back is super thick

[@Renseru]

Between climbing, caving, farming, and landscaping - pull ups/back is one of my favorite gym days. Thx for adding some percentage gains to my program!

[@MindPumpShow]

No problem!

[@I_Might_B_Wrong]

I’d love a combat athlete program for grappling sports and MMA. We do so much in the gym that doing a full strength program can mess with recovery. Something that hones volume and intensity for people who are getting beaten down on the mats, often with a bunch of push ups, sprawls, and crunches as a part of that, that we could plug in without getting overworked would be great.

[@heatheranderson2618]

I went to college for nutrition and dietetics, but you guys have had way more practical impact on my life! I love how you preach a balanced lifestyle in an industry that can commonly be extreme. Thank you for all you do!

[@MindPumpShow]

So happy we could help

[@claymonaro68]

Annnnd its Masterclass time, jeez Doug you know thats the best part of the week. This week's winner my back.

[@MindPumpShow]

Lol

[@claymonaro68]

@@MindPumpShow a bit of an inside joke.

[@jaredriley3905]

I use maybe 10-20% of what I learned in my CPT courses. But I use almost everything that y’all talk about. Y’all have helped me out immensely.

[@MindPumpShow]

Awesome!

[@SmedleyButlerIII]

This was great. I've been doing deadlifts on Friday, but taking the day off from any lifting on Thursdays, so I can do back mobility and prime it up for Friday. 3 weeks ago I started incorporating (on Thursdays) sets of dead hangs on a pullup bar with a 25lb plate in a backpack. As well as putting my feet on the ground and just easy safe stretching/posturing extensions while maintaining a strong grip on the bar, keeping tension but nothing too strenuous, slow and controlled.....and it has been a total game changer for the next day of dead lifts!! Thanks so much for this particular episode. It confirmed a lot of things I was already doing to be correct...but thought I was just wingin' it.... Hooyah Mind Pump 💪 Merry Christmas fellas

[@MindPumpShow]

Merry Christmas!

[@coachlarissa]

baby got back! I love training back and love love this ep! Thank you MindPump for educating me on how to become a better coach and trainer!

[@MindPumpShow]

Of course!

[@JayDen-gm7cf]

These masterclass episode's are literally gold! Humans in the future are going to refer to these videos to justify or prove their point 😂

[@elviswest7972]

I do good mornings once a week as per Arnold as well as hypertensions in addition to max deadlifts once a week.

[@goreds551]

If you have access to a reverse hyperextension machine include that also in your workouts. It tractions the muscles and bones in your back and helps you recover. You can do that twice a week with higher reps, sets of 20 or 30.

[@viricastillo9845]

My husband referred me out to this podcast and I’m loving it! Having a strong aesthetic back is one of my top goals!

[@MindPumpShow]

Get after it!

[@miza007iphone]

great talk

[@nizamuddinansari2557]

One of the best episode so far. I have seen chest masterclass and applied it also, have seen amazing change in my chest muscles. Since few days I'm not in gym because of hectic schedule. So trying workout at home. but after few week will definitely try this masterclass strategy. Thanks for sharing.

[@ryanluce9864]

I love the master class pods its good to go over all the lifts and muscle groups to hit I usually run a MAPS program starting Aesthetics next week but love learning about all the lifts and why they are effective.

[@MindPumpShow]

Excellent!

[@dezawol9786]

Wow. All this knowledge for free. Let's go. ❤❤❤

[@noahwfb]

absolutely loved this episode. I have been working hard to bring my back up. Learned a lot from this one. you gyss are the best!

[@MindPumpShow]

Great to hear!

[@DeadbatteryVT1300]

This was an excellent episode, I love doing back exercises, they are my favorite, I did notice more gains in my upper back when I did high rep deadlifts, of course I do low weight but that’s where I saw a lot of gains

[@MindPumpShow]

Nice 💪

[@cristinar4077]

Great episode to listen to during my deadlift day. Currently in anabolic phase 1

[@MindPumpShow]

Sweet!

[@terrancewilliams1187]

Just turned 21, thinking about getting Aesthetic soon. I’ve been watching you guys for a few weeks now. I really appreciate the science based information mixed with personal experience.

[@MindPumpShow]

Rock on!

[@huckjunoy]

You make me wishing to start deadlifting heavy! Your programs for sure the best option for that!

[@MindPumpShow]

Absolutely 👍

[@travistowns6131]

Awesome guys…. Grew up with flex mag 3/8-4/12 single muscle group for the same results for 15 years…. So glad I found this channel to move my thinking fyi love the Ana program cheers Merry Christmas to all

[@MindPumpShow]

Merry Christmas!

[@JayQwallin]

More episodes like this please.

[@MindPumpShow]

More to come!

[@carlonferguson6396]

Never fail to learn something new, with the Mind Pump Crew😎💪🏽🤓

[@MindPumpShow]

Love hearing that!

[@carlonferguson6396]

@Mind Pump Show Been watching you guys from the UK for months now, think the first video I saw was the one on how prisoners get jacked and I've been hooked ever since🥳

[@nattinael]

As you guys mentioned back injury is very common, I myself had a upper back(trap injury) and I felt how debilitating it was. But now I have built up my back and that has essentially given back by freedom.

[@MindPumpShow]

That’s amazing!

[@ghosthead6105]

You guys are the best in the game. Thank you🙏🏾

[@MindPumpShow]

Appreciate that!

[@christinascottnutrition]

Regarding deadlifting, I love it and have been consistently incorporating into my training for 6 months or so. I can attest to the back engagement since I recently had to take a week off of training d/t illness. When I went back to the gym this week I did deadlifts not even super heavy since I still wasn’t 100% and boy was my back sore the next day!

[@MindPumpShow]

Thanks for sharing!

[@robertcomeaumusic8619]

I really never thought of the added benefit of better posture with back exercises, that’s great . I work in IT so always hunched over a computer , now that I think of it , I do feel I have better posture now doing these map workouts . I usually do rows on trigger days too as I find it’s an area I want to work on , resistance bands are really helping .

[@lmsm2015]

Back is my favorite 😊thanks for the great info.

[@calipag4626]

Great episode, I've been listening to your show for a while now and look forward to each episode. I'm 52 years old and competed for the first time in 2021. I have to tell you that I sit at a computer for 11 hours 5 day a week and I have numerous post it notes on my laptop and monitor that say Posture. I remind myself each day all day to be kind to my back, make it stronger and sit up straight. I really don't want to be all hunched over at 65. That won't be a good look as I intend to keep training and competing until my last breath. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@MindPumpShow]

Merry Christmas!

[@saradeaton687]

New to lifting and this masterclass is so helpful! I am a geek and love the science.

[@MindPumpShow]

So glad!

[@OctoberOmicron]

Hell yeah, training back is my favorite! Will start to incorporate light weight, highly focused deadlifts and reimplement the pullover into my routine. I forgot how much I loved that stretch and perhaps the only one that can hit both back and chest in varying levels.

[@luciddreams5272]

deadlift is by far the most physically taxing for me to do. love this work out

[@MindPumpShow]

Absolutely!

[@danncucuta1195]

Reverse hypers for the win!

[@brendanmiller4518]

Love these segments! Learning something new everytime you guys drop these masterclass episodes

[@MindPumpShow]

So happy that it is useful for you!

[@loganryan7093]

Loving these Masterclasses! Keep them coming, thanks so much Mind Pump!

[@MindPumpShow]

Will do!

[@jeffreyma88]

Going to try doing weighted dips/pull ups. Have been neglecting shrugs too... Not anymore thanks guys

[@ralphchristianson]

Great show, very informative about the back glad you showed some of the lifts which is always helpful too.

[@MindPumpShow]

👍

[@quinnalo]

Love the show guys! Been listening for awhile and has really helped me in my fitness journey. Appreciate it all!

[@MindPumpShow]

Thanks for listening!

[@joshhoobler5769]

Been waiting for this one!

[@MindPumpShow]

Here you go!

[@charliesmith6415]

Another great masterclass! The back is very important. Thanks for helping us out!

[@MindPumpShow]

Of course!

[@generalsaturno]

You're great guys, always learning a bit from you, respect!

[@josephthorley1678]

really loving the episodes recently, especially this. i’ve felt like my back has always been a strong point of mine, along with other pulling muscles. this episode really helped with focusing my training!

[@MindPumpShow]

👍

[@theplansbydan]

To front isometrics, I used to be a bricky, years before I started bodybuilding and my biceps and traps were literally bigger than they are now with nearly 5 years of straight bodybuilding just from carting wheelbarrows and loading bricks for like 1/3rd of the day

[@knowen32]

Thanks!

[@sarahhainey7541]

Great episode guys!!! I love deadlifting and I would of never done it if I didn’t start listening to your show. I’ve been out of the gym for a little bit ready to get back to it!

[@MindPumpShow]

Let’s go!

[@yiseldossantos5342]

Love the masterclass videos . So detailed and helpful. ❤❤❤

[@MindPumpShow]

So glad!

[@lukebbuff]

Great episode! I’ve been deadlifting for a couple of years now and occasionally done some vertical pulling (lat pull downs, assisted pull ups) but had for some reason totally neglected rowing other than the few variations in maps performance. I’ve recently started barbell rows and Kroc Rows and it’s amazing the difference it’s making in my posture and how I feel.

[@MindPumpShow]

Love that!

[@orlandobanuelos7459]

As active as I am, I have constant back issues. Valuable info!

[@MindPumpShow]

👍

[@julia.holod_7]

When everyone told me that I will have a back like a “man”, if I keep doing weighted pull-ups, but all I ended up with is a really developed back and the ability to do 20 body weight pull-ups (and get a lot of attention because of that 😁) Greetings from Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@MindPumpShow]

Thanks for listening!

[@hamzmunir9351]

been waiting for back master class since the chest one. Hope the next masterclass is on obliques and the core

[@MindPumpShow]

Stay tuned

[@kimberlyzorrilla1915]

Great episode 👍

[@MindPumpShow]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ikeacha4153]

Thanks again, guys. Like what you were saying about varying the grip on both pull ups and rows as it relates to elbow position. You learn something new everyday for sure

[@MindPumpShow]

Happy to help!

[@chefrico6970]

yes sir top off the morning listen to My Favorite showI love the Knowledge you gentleman provid. puro pa delante

[@MindPumpShow]

Thank you!

[@bjrnerik1768]

Very good show.. Again 😁

[@MindPumpShow]

Thanks!

[@tranakim]

Thanks again for all the great info and demos. This was perfect timing as im shifting my focus to my weak embarressing noodle back. I look like Gumby. Just smashed three almond joys to get my energy up. Feeling pumped!

[@MindPumpShow]

Lol almond joys huh?

[@bodyby_z7272]

I make sure to include heavy rack pulls in my back training

[@devinford7703]

Most definitely adding some of these to my own program! 🔥🔥

[@MindPumpShow]

👍

[@devinford7703]

@@MindPumpShow love your guys’ show man, I’m an upcoming trainer who actually got put on to this show from my boss and ever since then I’ve been putting on all my friends with this show and the things you teach. Thank you so much for what you do! 💯