Are Rows or Pulldowns/Pullups Better for a Wide V-shape Back?
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Asked by: Everard Mantis
What is the best exercise for a wide back?
The 8 Best Exercises for a Wider Back
- 1 – Long Angle Dumbbell Row.
- 2 – Close Grip and Wide Grip Pull-Ups.
- 3 – Standing Cable Pullover.
- 4 – Reverse Grip Rows.
- 5 – Deadlift.
- 6 – Dumbbell and Barbell Pullovers.
- 7 – Lat Pulldown.
- 8 – Seated Cable Row.
What gives you a wider back?
And if you're seeking to do this then the main muscle that you're going to want to develop are the lats as growing this muscle will help effectively add the width to your back that you're after.
How can I widen my lats?
Hunting For Bigger Lats
- Straight-Arm Lat Pull-Down. This exercise really captures the function of the lat muscle. …
- Seated Low-Cable Row. Get a full stretch in the extended position of this exercise by allowing your lats to stretch forward. …
- Reverse-Grip Lat Pull-Down. …
- Reverse-Grip Barbell Row. …
- Close-Grip Lat Pull-Down.
How do bodybuilders build a wide back?
How to Use These Workouts
- Barbell Row. 3 sets, 6-8 reps (rest 90 sec.)
- Seated Row. 3 sets, 8-12 reps (rest 90 sec.)
- Close-grip pull-down. 3 sets, 12 reps (rest 1 min.)
- Barbell shrug. 3 sets, 6-8 reps (rest 90 sec.)
- Back extension. Hold a weight plate in front of your chest for extra resistance. 3 sets, 12 reps (rest 90 sec.)
How do I get my V taper back?
You can go overhand. But keep it narrow you can see why in a second.
