Today has started off perfectly. A pre workout breakfast of Waffles and Chicken followed by Back day!
At the moment Im really focusing on simple, basic movements to build muscle. Keeping my reps between 8 and 12 for most exercises and really concentrating on the movement. My workouts may not be as 'fast paced' as I am used to but right now my focus is to build a lot of muscle.
Todays Back Day started with BB rows 8-12 reps for 3 sets. The BB row is a great exercise, but must be done correctly; make sure to squeeze your shoulder blades together. I also included DB rows which I talked about the other day (one of my favs).
For anyone trying to build their back I would highly recommend WIDE lat pulldowns. Again, I did 8-10 x 4 today.
And one of the best but most forgotten about back exercises is of course the pull up! These are amazing for your back, core, biceps etc. If you can't do a full pull up, do halves or negatives. They will all help to build your back.
All back exercises should be done slowly, with precision and concentration in order to activate your muscles. Try and hold each rep for 2-3 seconds at the top of the movement.
I finished off my workout with a few Bicep exercises and then a 15 min HIIT on the stepper.
If you are interested in training with me then email me at [email protected]
Happy Sunday.
xx
At the moment Im really focusing on simple, basic movements to build muscle. Keeping my reps between 8 and 12 for most exercises and really concentrating on the movement. My workouts may not be as 'fast paced' as I am used to but right now my focus is to build a lot of muscle.
Todays Back Day started with BB rows 8-12 reps for 3 sets. The BB row is a great exercise, but must be done correctly; make sure to squeeze your shoulder blades together. I also included DB rows which I talked about the other day (one of my favs).
For anyone trying to build their back I would highly recommend WIDE lat pulldowns. Again, I did 8-10 x 4 today.
And one of the best but most forgotten about back exercises is of course the pull up! These are amazing for your back, core, biceps etc. If you can't do a full pull up, do halves or negatives. They will all help to build your back.
All back exercises should be done slowly, with precision and concentration in order to activate your muscles. Try and hold each rep for 2-3 seconds at the top of the movement.
I finished off my workout with a few Bicep exercises and then a 15 min HIIT on the stepper.
If you are interested in training with me then email me at [email protected]
Happy Sunday.
xx