Many people say that working on the back can be pretty challenging.  One of the main reasons is because we can’t see our back while we are working on it.  But there is a way to overcome that.  When it comes to a back workout, we have to rely on the mind/muscle connection.

While we are doing our back exercises, it’s important that we focus.  With each repetition that we do, it’s good to really squeeze and feel our back muscles contracting.  Doing this makes back workouts much more effective and productive.  You will definitely feel it more the next day when you take the time and focus on the mind/muscle connection   Below is a simple back routine.  Be sure to use heavier weight, have good technique, and stay focused!

My Back Routine

Lat Pull Downs

• Set 1 = 12 repetitions
• Set 2= 10 repetitions
• Set 3= 10 repetitions

Deadlifts (My Fav!)

• Set 1= 8 repetitions
• Set 2= 6 repetitions
• Set 3= 4 repetitions
• Set 4= 4 repetitions
• Set 5= 6 repetitions (Do the same weight you did in set 3 or a little higher)

Barbell Bentover Rows

• Set 1= 8 repetitions