There’s a reason Milos Sarcev is a legendary bodybuilder and trainer. You don’t achieve that status with run-of-the-mill training sessions. The back workout he recently took JYM Athlete and IFBB Classic Physique pro Stefan Rivera-Clack through may soon become the stuff of legend, too. It’s a good thing we captured the entire workout on video (above), otherwise you may not … [Read more...]
Creating a Monster Wide Back with IFBB Pro Shawn Smith
Creating a Monster Wide Back with IFBB Pro Shawn Smith 3 sets, to failure (rest 30 sec) Lat pull-down Warm-up sets 3 sets, 8-20 reps (rest 30 sec) Lat pull-down 1 set, 10 reps (rest 30 sec) One-Arm Dumbbell Row Warm-up One-Arm Dumbbell Row 3 sets, 8-20 reps (no rest) One-Arm Dumbbell Row Right side 3 sets, 8-20 reps (rest 30 sec) … [Read more...]
The Back Workout You'll Feel Till Next Week
Physique shows are won and lost because of the details in the competitors' backs, and nothing says strength like having that width and thickness straining against your shirt. To achieve this, you have to go all out, and this back workout is just what the doctor ordered. Perform this workout once a week, or as a change of pace every once in a while, and you'll wake up everything … [Read more...]
Anatomy of Growth: How to Train Your Back Muscles
Muscle Growth | Arms | Legs | Back | Chest | Shoulders | Core It's tempting to train the big, showy muscles on the front of your body and sleepwalk—or take a rest day—for the rest. Your arms, pecs, and abs look great in the mirror—who cares what goes on behind you? A few sets of lat pull-downs and forget about it. Serious lifters know that when you get serious about … [Read more...]
USA Weightlifting Nationals Are Back!
Main | Preview The sport of weightlifting often goes by the name "Olympic weightlifting," but make no mistake: the competitive calendar doesn't begin and end at The Games. The USA Weightlifting (USAW) National Championships is one of the most important contests for American lifters, with an estimated 1,400 lifters of all age groups and weight classes showing up to showcase … [Read more...]
