Your Back Potential is INSANE!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Natural back potential is INCREDIBLE. Stop selling yourself so short.

[@atgtooverhead7377]

Deadlifts, weighted pull-ups, block pulls, power rows, snatch pulls, power shrugs are all absolutely fucking amazing movements to do

[@kasper52173]

Excellent video

[@kasper52173]

Bruv, can you please do a video on glutes and Hams please x

[@lastsonofkrypton3918]

I have a simple split repeated twice a week. "Back day" and "everything else day". FUARK YA!!

[@Northstar2000]

Hey @AlphaDestiny i have ordered a copy of naturally enhanced, but my phone bricked itself a couple of weeks ago. I sent you a paypal receipt showing that i have ordered one, but now i cant seem to get access to the download link. can you please help. thanks. I also emailed you but I dont think you have read it yet.

[@isavalla1935]

I can't be the only one who's favorite body part to train is the back

[@lastsonofkrypton3918]

"There are other bodyparts??" - Alphadestiny, probably 😂

[@ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB]

Isa Valla yea my ultimate back goal is to row 4 plates for reps. Shoot for the stars

[@schizo33]

no you are not

[@timmij7198]

My back goal is to do a 4 plate pull up

[@tianarmas1665]

Mine is neck but yeah back is close second along with glutes and arms

[@marks.3198]

Back and shoulders are literally all I care about. Ever.

[@frankchen4229]

swimmers body? lol

[@dawg4769]

Mark S. I felt that

[@wm1322]

Can't disagree with that

[@angelgfromcorkerii8797]

@@frankchen4229 Olympic Swimmers have great bodies. but adding more muscle mass than a swimmer is what gives that look we like

[@tjravend]

for sure, my two favourite and have you seen the response women have to those muscle groups? Shits crazy, I saw a reddit post of girls going nuts for a muscular back because it feels really masculine during sex. Thats all the motivation I need lmfao.

[@stelliumeleven2889]

Guys... we are in the midst of a serious game change in strength and athletic potential, and this guy is one of the main caviots for this expansion. Alex, you have changed the lifting game for me forever more. Thank you so much. I'm glad to be a part of it.

[@folksurvival]

What are you talking about?

[@스텔-c6o]

Randy Boudreau caviot lol

[@RR42636]

Put down the thesaurus bro..

[@captainobscurity491]

"Backs are to lifters what biceps are to bodybuilders"

[@PG.Coaching]

We’ve been saying it all along, back has no genetic limit, look at nether his backs getting bigger after 2 decade of training! Let’s get a session in bro haha!

[@AlexLeonidas]

You know it!!

[@PG.Coaching]

I was going to make a video about this same exact topic. Heck, even if your lower back is FRIED, you could still do some heavy pull-ups and pullovers, rear delts...etc to get EXTRA volume in. Not to mention the back could handle tons of frequency and you could actually get away with hitting some part of your back every workout for the rest of the year

[@Spades340]

Didn't know you had a channel man. I just subbed.

[@faceisking]

Back training is important. And I like training back. Like pull ups chin ups and rows fun! Soupinated rows and mettows rows are some of my favorite movements and snatch grip lifts

[@maurizioarrivabene8182]

The back has a limit...diet down to under 25% bodyfat and you two will look much smaller, and your big ego will shrink

[@user-sx2rn5sl3m]

you're revolutionary man, nobody puts out this type of content

[@plockacherrys5765]

Why brp

[@jcybig7381]

love it how Alpha Destiny is now coming from a more relatable angle to tell us his point. Instead of out right calling "Gym bros" idiots who only do bench and curls, he's saying that he understand why people think it is optimal to focus on the pecs and arms.... and then goes into his argument of saying the back also has a big effect on the physique. Love it, much more enjoyable to watch and makes you seem more mature imo

[@AlexLeonidas]

Preciate that brother

[@christophskywalker814]

Its just crazy thank you Alex you saved me from having a pencil neck and since I listened to your advice I made the best gains ever. I've switched to full body twice a week in a NE fashion and Im loosing fat and gaining strenght at the same time its just crazy THANK YOU LEO !

[@NickDompierre]

Back along with yoke Training is clutch! 👊🏻

[@skot523]

Binging all your vids rn. Crazy how much your appearance and presence has improved over the years man. Also this vid totally looks like a green screen lol

[@hadhad129]

I don't understand why people don't like back it's so badass you look so unique plus hamstrings sticking out of your jeans and glutes and of course I love of delts arms and forearms but chest is overrated in my opinion

[@christophskywalker814]

hadhad129 I also think that a good looking chest is very easy to get you just have to get strong on some form of bench press. I even think that its enough If you can do 225

[@hadhad129]

Christoph Skywalker I agree for people who's chest responds well to bench which should be most 225 for a pause rep.is enough but I want to bench more but I don't like the chest you get just want a 315 bench

[@campfish5643]

I love back training , I actually train back more than chest , not intentionally I just like back exercises, deadlifts, rows etc I could probably do with training chest a bit more to be honest

[@longarmboi]

I love your video titles. THEY ARE SO GODDAMN' MOTIVATIONAL: "YOUR BACK POTENTIAL IS INSANE" "OVERALL BACK DEVELOPMENT" "MAXIMIZE YOUR NATURAL POTENTIAL" etc. You are talking like everybody can and everybody is GOING TO make it. I love this mindset, makes me wanna lift heavier, even I know I skipped a lot of work.

[@patrickbateman4541]

Recommended section crew checking in

[@thecrazyjoe250]

Don't you have some video tapes to return?

[@Mman180]

Laughed so hard at the cassady campbell reference

[@angeloendaya998]

Me: Alex how do I pass my math test? Alex: Do rack pulls my friend

[@GutsToCuts]

Checking in after I destroyed my back today. Hit a PR. First time conventional deadlifting 5 plates. Proceeded to drop to 405 and then 315 for reps and then did 6 sets of heavy barbell rows later. My back is burning! I haven't conventional deadlifted in months, I simply got stronger using the trap bar deadlift.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Nice work brother!

[@DCJayhawk57]

I have a couple minor issues with some of the things you mention. I honestly think that if you're not using machines and dumbbells in your back workout, you're not optimizing your growth (I know from your videos that you use machines, but it comes across in this video like you're anti-machine). It's a great way to attack imbalances and get extra volume without adding extra volume for the lower back. Doing barbell movements builds your power and is your base, it always is, but my back growth has really excelled since I've coupled that with old school bodybuilding approaches. Full ROM cable rows (full stretch at bottom, full extension at top), dumbbell rows with full extension at the top, lat pullovers with a cable, lat pulldowns, etc. I'm a nearly advanced lifter, I can Pendlay row 275x3-5 strict depending on the day. I was using the cheating method on a lot of my movements and it was working for a while, but eventually I plateaued, even with a concurrent setup and a good exercise selection and volume. Honestly, I think the big reason for my new growth is utilizing the [thoracic] extension at the top of my back movements. I had never experienced the pinching sensation or DOMS I got from doing so. It has filled out my mid lats which were clearly a lagging part of my physique despite my training level. I feel much better lat recruitment now on all my pulling movements after dedicating at least an exercise per workout to strict form with focus on the peak contraction and thoracic extension at the top. My deadlift setup is also a lot more solid. I'll let you be the upper back guru. Phil can be the rear delt guru. I'll take the mid back ;)

[@AlexLeonidas]

I don't disagree at all. I literally do everything that you mention. The problem is when people rely exclusively on that stuff while using super light weights, and neglecting bigger lifts.

[@benjaminx7822]

He never siad that dumbell rows are useless he said it because most gym dumbell racks goes up only to a 100 lbs and that isnt enough weight to produce max growth

[@DCJayhawk57]

Haha my gym only goes up to 100s (gonna max out potential eventually, as Alex said) which I currently do for 4 strict sets of 8 after doing compound stuff. I honestly have no idea what I could lift because I've never had a gym go over 120s, but I plan on just upping the reps because I find dumbbell rows really helpful currently; I'll probably mess with tempo or superset when going up in reps stops making sense. At my old gym they had T-bar setup and I was doing single arm barbell rows and Meadows rows on that. Don't have a place to do that currently. I do agree with what Alpha says overall, I just personally haven't gotten as much out of cheating reps as he has. I have responded better to a combo of strict power variations like Yates or Pendlay with a bunch of bodybuilding work in the 6-12 range. I do think that as I continue to progress I'll have to be more creative.

[@WhiteCat-20]

Yo a question mate. I also have this pinching sensation but only on my left side and it does kinda feel painful. Does it mean there is weakness on my left side ?

[@pigbacon25]

Love this, I started focusing on my back a couple of months ago. I look so much wider, plus my bench and chest measurements shot up.

[@bigboisardiness6932]

Tbh, training the back, especially when you go extremely heavy, is honestly the best feeling you will get AND For me, I am addicted to training the back, I train it harder compared to my chest

[@Dippedinblackink]

Ever since I cam across this channel I've been doing power shurgs, neck extensions with my neck harness and above knee rack pulls. My traps and upper back have never been as blown up as it has been since starting this. My neck has developed nicely so thanks for the great advice man.

[@giordanjames2673]

My favourite back exercises are rack pulls, every row variation, pull-ups, explosive shrugs, farmers walks and lat pullovers

[@bencurran7245]

You look so much more natural speaking on camera these days! You, candytoe, omar and massthetics are the goats

[@MrRickyWow]

I had never appreciated this brother so much. Thanks.

[@shadowninya6367]

vampire destiny

[@fazalihtisham4421]

Guys dont realize that a good back is just as sexy as chest and shoulders, and it greatly improves your physique

[@ocara50000]

Bro did you just green screen your park

[@he8094]

parece

[@nealmistry2375]

Looks real

[@zebes2694]

Better than watching the grand canyon all the time

[@stelliumeleven2889]

even does the whole thing with the airplane pissing him off as it passes by 😂 love it

[@AlexLeonidas]

Haha not sure where this is coming from but no this is actually me at the park. You can even hear the noise outside, and the airpline interrupted me a good 4 times.

[@MaxwellJErwin]

Your words on the reverse hyper in past videos have helped me in reversing my back injury so I can start wrestling season strong. Thank you

[@Ashpowerlifter]

3:10, a plane just passed near my house while you said that.

[@Under_Growth]

The Back Guy approves this message

[@drewsc94]

The arm wrestling curls are amazing!!!

[@PabloLotta]

I follow an UL split, and on upper intensity i rotate through these: weighted pullups/chinups variations, All types of BB rows, and facepulls. On Upper volume I rotate lat pulldown variations, weighted pullups/chinups variations with moderate reps (8-12), DB rows, cable rows, and BB rows. Holy shit back is favorite muscle group

[@mikaka456]

Thank you for all Alex!

[@ClouduSan]

Awesome video! just wanted to add that if you do focus on your back you mustn't neglect your shoulders, specifically the side delts. What happened to me was that I focused so much on traps,neck and upper back that my shoulders were neglected a bit and it appeared as if I had no shoulders at all due to my traps and neck growing so fast. In my opinion side delts are a must when focusing on yoke training.

[@gregshock]

Good video. Back work is really important. Everybody should do a lot of heavy pulling with barbells, dumbells, leverbars, pulleys you name it. It's tougher to do than pushing, but very worth it.

[@GutsToCuts]

There is also one guy in particular at my gym that I immediately noticed one day. He looks like the Hunchback of Notre-Dame and he is certainly more impressive and intimidating looking than someone with a juicy chest and arms. I saw him conventional deadlifting 585lb for reps, lowering the weight to the floor slowly each time.

[@LegendaryJx]

CasperDestiny the friendly Alpha

[@TheEditorJosh]

LegendaryJx Woahhhh man

[@mangoboi4226]

5'7" (fellow manlet), 185-190 lbs (fluctuate a lot), 16-20% bodyfat. Rear delts are pretty damn big. They grow like weeds and all I do for back is Pendlay row and multiple pull-up variations, mostly heavy chins. They really cause an issue for me when trying to stay tight on the floor press. The answer on what to do is probably right in front of me, but I would still appreciate some insight from others. Thank you.

[@Stoic_Poet]

Once you go back, you never go back

[@Gwiedert]

Dude I have been considering my back as the most important part of my body since I started workout out... It starts to get overdeveloped now but men does it look wide! I went all out on back yesterday, puked halfway the workout but continued cause you can't let that fuck it up! Guess my body couldn't handle that shit, it better gets used to it lol

[@drewsc94]

I've started to do rack pulls and my back has started to feel better and I've felt less pain in my lower back

[@Breizheker1]

A beginner is probably sedentary and don't benefit a lot from front delts devellopment. I usually recommed that when you do 3 sets of push for an exercise you got to do 4 sets of pull with an antagonistic exercise (bp=row, ohp=pullup variation), plus don't target front delts directly and do 3/4 sets for rear delts every workout. So if you do 6 sets of press in one workout, you do at least 8 sets of puling and 3/4 sets of rear delts wich translate in alsmost double volume in pulling motion compare to pressing. Major benefit is health but more than that a big back lead to more mass on the upper body than a big chest, so you will look bigger and have a better posture. Easy to apply if doing full body/upper lower/torso and limbs.

[@igor4246]

100% correct. The back give that superhero look

[@iamcorneliu1097]

I heard twisting nether channel got deleted...his back was out of the world

[@ZanOGAL]

hey man just wann asay thanks for recommending on doing heavy shrugs...ive been doing shrugs but because i see no gains and i found it tedious i kinda stopped but after i saw your video and though..."fine ill adore this idiot" i did it and it actually feels right.Todays accessory and form day so im about to hit shrugs again.Respects to u brother

[@AlexLeonidas]

Glad to hear homie, kill those shrugs!

[@DarkLordVortex]

A bicep pump is great but when you get an actual back pump you feel like a new man💯

[@brendanbutler8852]

Hi Alex, testing my maxes before I begin the Novice Program. I achieved a 275 pound deadlift and went for a 295 but my weak ass back held me back from my leg strength. Cant wait to see what your programs can do for me. Will make some videos to share my story and keep you updated

[@Baris2gs]

Through the Twisting Nether channel got deleted............

[@matheus.menegon]

check his website, he's coming back with the help of our boi!!

[@Baris2gs]

Matt. Yea I know but the old videos are gone :((((

[@matheus.menegon]

a guy named system blower and this channel kzbin.info/door/UrMmQbOBAT1BU9xVdvHOwg have uploaded some of the old videos, check it out. it's a shame they didn't get all the videos though :(

[@sau5671]

Matt. Website URL?

[@marshallore6869]

Why is his channel gone?

[@ismail7409]

Looking really fresh boss

[@SynysterKelvin]

fk yeah man, today was high volume day for back. Just did rack pulls above the knee, weighted pull ups, rows, shrugs and some curls. Rack pulls above the knee feels great on my traps but I don't know why when I do shrugs with snatch grip my traps continues sore for almost 3 days.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Nice workout bro!! You're getting the best of all worlds with that approach

[@SynysterKelvin]

Thanks bro! What do you think about squats and deadlifting on same day?

[@proxyhSHD]

For my chest I do frequent OHP and Flyes, but for back, maaaan... LOTS of heavy pulling!

[@pisk64]

back is most aesthetic body part by far

[@teppiccarrot]

Bro, Alex you just pumped me up to continue on my journey to getting thick as fuck bro. Thank!!!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Glad to hear Jonathan, kill that training!

[@lastsonofkrypton3918]

"Oooh, that Jonathan so joocy." "Ya he thicc like oatmeal, girlfriend." - Gym bimbos, probably 😂

[@folksurvival]

Back, legs and neck are the most important parts to train imo.

[@mohammedbinopata9977]

Awesome video Alex! I was just thinking about this haha

[@grasschewerclan647]

This haircut and beard looks best on you bro.

[@MrShysterme]

I'm the type where my back is just naturally stronger and I can row more weight than I can press. If I go 2 weeks without lifting due to vacation, etc., then my back drops a bit as far as weight that can be lifted but my chest drops much more and takes more time to recover to its pre-break strength. The muscles in the back overall are so much bigger than the pecs. It's weird that so many lifters overemphasize pec development, or maybe not.

[@bullettomy7thheart]

*INCREDIBLE VIDEO*

[@libertyprime2186]

The front gets you dates, the back gets you paid

[@ismail7409]

Natural lighting

[@udayaai]

hes shooting in the park to show that his back is a natural beauty

[@Matt-ey7pk]

After a month or two of doing bent rows 3x6 my lats have blown up. Only at 135 right now but can't wait to get higher.

[@worldslayer100]

Another great video Alex! Your channel is growing big time man good work.

[@Classified914615]

Love the thumbnail poses bro

[@Enyalus87]

On NE, I'm doing 2 vertical presses and 1 horizontal press per session, and 2 vertical pulls and 1 horizontal pull per session. I'm guessing more horizontal pulls would be better, but, my lower back might not be able to handle it.

[@shuvanhaldar8320]

I take my back more seriously than my chest and arms tbh

[@alexhowley9834]

When i do neck extensions i feel the muscle working all the way down my back and my spine, not so much my actual neck

[@GabrielMartinsFitness]

great video man, curious on the hair topic tho

[@docgrowsfood]

Sky-high lat insertions checking in! Christmas tree lookin' like a Christmas sequoia!

[@isaclarsson5086]

Man I love your content, very informal

[@do_odman]

you're gonna look like a god damn ninja turtle!!! @1:00 lol only dis dude can make someone want to look like a god damn ninja turtle

[@MueveteAAvanzado]

I have seen many of your videos from the begining and seems to me that the way you talk now is calmer, less anxiuous and even more masculine than those from the begining, don't know if your brand new beard has to do with that...

[@AlexLeonidas]

Thank you sir. I'd say it came with becoming a better man in real life, as well as having a lot of camera experience (over 1000 videos). Continual improvement in all walks of life is what I strive for :)

[@epicotakugamer4930]

Yujiro's demon back improves his physical capabilities

[@dixonvmusic2737]

I want to combine the yoked physique and the hollywood physique.

[@markus9303]

I have bad back genetics I did one row yesterday 5 pounds and I still don't have a 100 inch back it is bullshit!

[@t6c756]

And you will Feel powerful.

[@Fearless_DoGooder]

This is a great video. I'm going to focus more on the back and rowing. I've always liked the back.

[@bh.897]

Hey Alex, appreciate the content keep it up bro!

[@ntnvlgsvlgs7787]

I personally love working all dif areas, such as teres major and minor and fill up the shirt

[@kid1997]

Bro I get what you're saying and my back grew quite a lot since I started lifting but my arms haven't grown for shit. It looks so ridiculous having a nice back and small arms.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I get you bro, we are in the same position here. My arms have been lagging for years, and I get the frustration. In your case, going on an arm specialization program could be very well worth your while.

[@dcrdcrnkl1]

Alex is the type of dude that trains every muscle to get thicker

[@michaelns9887]

And fuck, is it so warm in Canada? In Kiev we have +2...

[@AlexLeonidas]

No it was actually quite cold. I regretted going out in this apparel, and I feel more sick tbh

[@michaelns9887]

Nevertheless, the nature and green trees look like it's just tje beginning of autumn

[@shahidghani6111]

Speaking about making the pecs pop, you say a good strength standard for the bench is 3 plates for 5 paused reps, what's the equivalent for dumbell bench?

[@AlexLeonidas]

Good question. I'd say maxing the dumbbell stack for at least 5 reps

[@TaxEvasi0n]

I only do dumbbell rows for my rear delts, it's the only movement where I genuinely feel that tight, contracted burn in them. Reverse pec dec and those stiff arm cable variations give a different feeling, but nothing like the dumbbell rows.

[@sgiuliana8]

Look at Kane (Timbahwolf) for example. Dude is in his late 40s maybe early 50s and does hundreds of pull ups in single workouts and still works to beat old times/ reps. Back potential is no joke.

[@kalebstarship]

Savior G he’s a fake natty

[@rexorzist8706]

"the back is like the legs of the upper body" ~Dom

[@forteastro6996]

I'm super sensitize to push exercises so... High volume on my back. Have to and yoga unless I'll be fucked physically.

[@mikedemeo3554]

U wont rack pull 1000+ in a ninja turtle mask

[@mayankshuklla2251]

Thankx man.... tomorrow is my back and chest day

[@pinkplight9992]

Alex looks really handsome. Fuck...

[@lastsonofkrypton3918]

Let me add the #nohomo for you there fam 😂

[@pinkplight9992]

Chass etter thank you.

[@Jspec03]

Im worrying about my BB row being stronger than my bench and youtube recommended this to me lol

[@VinceGuitarHub]

That's the look man, cool beard and buzz cut

[@IMTHATN1NJA]

I use to love bench press but now I love deadlifts and when it’s time to bench I’m like ahh shi

[@marusdod3685]

If you really wanna get a wide back you have to do close grip pull ups (elbows tucked in).

[@Vence.]

my fav era of Alex

[@DrsJacksonn]

I hate it when these guys think bent-over rows aren't that important and they don't even know what weighted chinups are.

[@jorgeinzunza5562]

I train back 4 times a week 😅 but it helped increased my bench

[@YamanoRyuu]

Back and shoulders team

[@alexmora2342]

Alex the Rhino