Grow an Awesome Back Without Machines Part 1

6 08 2009

Featured Exercise: Dumbbell Row with Neutral Grip

Wow I could not find a video that was already made with a male in it! So I’m posting the female version which is the same exercise as the male exercise. I’ll be sure to make one of my own and post soon!

All you need is some dumbbells,  a tee and shorts, and some running shoes. Oh and a mirror if possible to see your form as it is key to every exercise.

This exercise works mainly your lats, but also biceps, levator scapulae, lower back, rhomboids, traps – mid, traps – upper, triceps. Be sure to stick your bum out just as she is like your pushing a door away with it. Very important.  Bent Knees, squat right into it just as she is doing. Back flat, keeping the spine aligned, with your head looking straight down at the ground.   If you have any injuries be sure to consult your trainer.





How To Grow An Awesome Back Without Machines Intro!

29 05 2009

A few months back I posted an article titled ‘How To Grow An Awesome Back’ by Rico Connor.   A reader listed as ‘lucx’ asked this question:

If I’m not exposed to machines which excercize do you recommend as the best to bring good results for back?

What a fantastic question, is what went through my mind! So for the beginning of June we’ll have a nice focus on working out the back without having to pay for expensive machines or an expensive membership.  If anyone has any other questions regarding other areas of the body that you’d like to focus on without paying loads of money feel free to post your question. Now remember before I start this I’m giving you all heads up! You’ll need dumbbels and/or a medicine ball, possibly a stability ball or bosu ball, so hit the stores. Consider purchasing a mat as well (usually used for stretching or pilates/yoga). Those are cheap, 20 bucks here in Canada, so get shopping! Walmart is good with these things (a tip), if you’re truly on a budget. But I recommend heading to any sports store.

I’ll  be in touch within a few days

Gene Marie
BuffRx