• Back Building Masterclass

  • Jan 26 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
  • Podcast
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Back Building Masterclass

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Benji and Chris discuss EVERYTHING pertaining to your back training and how to make the most of it.

    • Benji and Chris run through the anatomy of the back (1:07) 
    • What role do your genetics play in your training and overall back development? (6:18)
    • Volume: How many sets should you for for back per week? (10:30)
    • Intensity: How much weight should you use and how much effort should you exert in your back training? (13:00)
    • Frequency: How many days a week should you train your back? (20:40)
    • Exercise selection: which are the best exercises for your back? (26:21)
    • Technique: how to feel your back to yield the best results (28:03)
    • How to train for back width vs back thickness and how grip width influences this (34:55)
    • Target different areas of your back with your elbow position (38:30)
    • Should you use straps during your back movements? (40:22)
    • Are deadlifts a food back exercise and should they count as a back or hamstring movement? (43:48)
    • Biggest back training mistakes that people make (45:47)
    • Free weights vs machines for back training (54:40)


    Related Links: 

    • Ask a question to Generation Fit. Email: team@thegenerationfit.com 
    • Visit www.thegenerationfit.com for expert coaching from Benji and Chris and get 10% off if you're a Generation Fit Podcast listener!
    • How To Train Back WIDTH vs THICKNESS (Close vs Wide Grip? Rows or Pullups?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAXkl-AdJFg 
    • Generation Fit Youtube Channel
    • Generation Fit Free Resources 


    People Mentioned: 

    Dorian Yates

    Jeff Cavalier

    Jay Cutler

    Sean Nalewanji 

    Jeff Nippard 

    John Meadows

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