Dr. Joel Seedman

May 8, 2017

Back, Horizontal Pull, Lats, Bodybuilding, Athletic Performance, Most Popular

Use This Rowing Technique for Huge Back and Lats

Dr. Joel Seedman

May 8, 2017

Back, Horizontal Pull, Lats, Bodybuilding, Athletic Performance, Most Popular

Use This Rowing Technique for Huge Back and Lats

Using horizontal band resistance on rows provides a very strong stimulus to the entire back and promotes increased strength, hypertrophy, and muscle function. Here are 7 unique variations of this rowing method.

Dr. Joel Seedman

May 1, 2017

Back, Lats, Vertical Pull, Horizontal Pull, Bodybuilding

Use This Technique to Crush Your Back, Lats, and Grip

Dr. Joel Seedman

May 1, 2017

Back, Lats, Vertical Pull, Horizontal Pull, Bodybuilding

Use This Technique to Crush Your Back, Lats, and Grip

Although there are a number of unique methods that can help improve lat activation and enhance the muscle mind connection in the upper back and lats, one technique I’ve found particularly useful is the rotational strap method.

Dr. Joel Seedman

April 7, 2017

Back, Horizontal Pull, Lats, Athletic Performance

Use The Foam Roller For This Unique Rowing Exercise

Dr. Joel Seedman

April 7, 2017

Back, Horizontal Pull, Lats, Athletic Performance

Use The Foam Roller For This Unique Rowing Exercise

If you’re looking for a unique exercise to improve posture and shoulder health try this supine row on the foam roller. Not only will it crush your back and lats but your posture and shoulder health will receive an added boost.

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 13, 2017

Back, Horizontal Pull, Lats, Athletic Performance

Band-Resisted Inverted Rows for Back and Glutes

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 13, 2017

Back, Horizontal Pull, Lats, Athletic Performance

Band-Resisted Inverted Rows for Back and Glutes

If you’re looking for an efficient method for incorporating added resistance to inverted rows try incorporating band resistance while holding a glute bridge. There are several benefits of this back and glute combination exercise.

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 21, 2017

Back, Horizontal Pull, Lats

Insane Back Strength with this Isometric Barbell Row

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 21, 2017

Back, Horizontal Pull, Lats

Insane Back Strength with this Isometric Barbell Row

If you're looking for a brutally intense back exercise to create post activation potentiation (increased neural drive, improved neuromuscular efficiency, and enhanced power output), try using this overcoming isometric bent over barbell row ASAP.

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 18, 2017

Abs and Core, Athletic Performance, Back, Horizontal Pull

Upside Down Pullups for Strength, Size, & Performance

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 18, 2017

Abs and Core, Athletic Performance, Back, Horizontal Pull

Upside Down Pullups for Strength, Size, & Performance

This upside down pullup is an unusual but highly effective movement for targeting the pulling muscles of the upper back and arms. It also targets your abs and spinal stabilizers as you’ll need to fire every muscle in your core to maintain position.

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 17, 2017

Athletic Performance, Back, Chest, Horizontal Pull, Lats

Use The Hanging Band Technique On Pullups & Dips

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 17, 2017

Athletic Performance, Back, Chest, Horizontal Pull, Lats

Use The Hanging Band Technique On Pullups & Dips

The hanging band technique (HBT) is one of my favorite methods for improving lifting mechanics. The oscillating kinetic energy improves proprioception and technique. It can be applied to bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and dips.

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 6, 2017

Athletic Performance, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Horizontal Pull

Crush Your Back and Glutes with This Unique Row

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 6, 2017

Athletic Performance, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Horizontal Pull

Crush Your Back and Glutes with This Unique Row

If you're looking for a rowing exercise that not only crushes your entire upper back and lats but also hits the glutes and hams, you'll want to give this unique row on the glute ham raise station a try. By hitting the posterior chain it also improves posture.

Dr. Joel Seedman

January 24, 2017

Athletic Performance, Back, Horizontal Pull

Crush Your Posterior Chain with This Inverted Row

Dr. Joel Seedman

January 24, 2017

Athletic Performance, Back, Horizontal Pull

Crush Your Posterior Chain with This Inverted Row

Inverted rows are a great exercise for building strength and size in the upper back as well as improving posture/spinal alignment. Perform these on a single leg to increase the demands of the glutes, hamstrings, and entire posterior chain.