A Week of Workouts- Part 3- Back Day

Back Day

I'm keeping this post short and sweet. Mostly because the reasons for doing a back workout are very similar to the reasons for doing a chest workout- symmetry, posture, core strength. For more specifics about this see my post from yesterday on chest workouts. Basically, you need to keep things even- ever see a big muscular guy in the gym all hunched forward?? He spend too much time on his chest and not enough on his back..The tight muscles up front are literally pulling his shoulders forward giving him that hunchback look- not good ladies, not good…

Why do you need a back workout??

We are avoiding this look…

And going for more of this look…

Here's how you get it…
4 sets of ten for each!

Lat Pull downs- demo video
Seated Rows- demo video
Dumbbell Rows- demo video
Bent Over Rows- demo video - the first time I watched this video all I could think was " Carol Ann needs a cheeseburger!- but it is a good demo :)
Pullovers- demo video

Ab Day- 2 Ab Exercises of your choice- 30 reps each

With any back exercise the key is to keep a tight core and straight back during you exercises. if you are having to hunch over or feel that your back is curving to perform the exercise you need to drop down you weight a bit. A curved back during these exercises are a sure fire way to get injured fast. Stay fit stay safe!