compassionategirl Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 That's it. I hate working back. Thank goodness I am done for another week!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Howcome you hate back exercises so much? Which ones are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 hey Will, I just hate working back. I have always hated working back. I find I get very bored when working my back. I usually chnage it up every three weeks (as I do with other muscle groups as well) but these are the ones that I do: Seated rowsWide Grip PulldownOne Arm Dumbell RowsDumbell pullovers As you can see, I prefer using free weights, since, in my opinion, you recruit more muscle fiber with free weights if your form is perfect. But I still hate working my back. It is my least favourite part of the bdoy to work out and I DREAD back days, even more than I dread leg days. My favourite part of the nody to work out is definitely arms and shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 bent over rows and deadlifts. thats the way to go. especially on the deadlifts. best exercise for your back, and you would be suprised just how much of your back will be sore after doing them. jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hi Jonathan, Deadlifts I do for my legs, not really for my back, although I suppose I could come up using my back muscles instead of my legs. As far as bent over rows, I think we are talking about the same thing - I called it dumbell rows though. It is funny how, in my experience anyway, men love working out their backs more than women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I'm just the opposite. My back is my most favorite part to work and arms/shoulders are my least favorite parts to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 I'm just the opposite. My back is my most favorite part to work and arms/shoulders are my least favorite parts to work. hahah that is interesting. Go figure. Okay so I guess my theory that hating to work out your back is a gender thing is out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 chin-ups bidge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hm. I really love back exercises. I used to love the back day.But i also love all other days... The only exercise i don't like very much is pull ups, 'cos they're quite frustrating. I can't understand how you can NOT love the back day! Back is a big muscle group, allowing you to use HUGE weights! I think you have to work on your attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 (edited) I don't like working back, it bores the crap outta me, i dunno why. I don't find it satisfying. But chin-ups i find to be okay. Edited October 10, 2005 by Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 I don't like working back, it bores the crap outta me, i dunno why. I don't find it satisfying. yes, Richard, this is precisly how I feel as well. Not sure why, but I just do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 interesting that you do deads for legs, as its primarily a back and hips movement. but that said, when you do it with correct form (as i am just about getting my head around) it is a full body exercise.do a little research into different styles of deadlifting if you like. find one that suits you, and give it a bash, making it your main back exercise for 6-8weeks. i guarantee you will enjoy your workouts more and make good progress. plus you may have the added advantage of probably being able to pick up heavier boxes than some of the guys you work with! jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Daylwaker: Hmm.. I am in need of an attitude adjustment because I hate working out my back? Wow!! I'll be sure then to get right on that. Jon: I disagree that deadlifts are primarily a back exercise. It depends. They could be for back, but they are also a major exercise for your hamstrings, if you focus on coming up with your legs. Try it and you will see how sore your hamstrings can get after doing dumbell deadlifts for your hamstrings. Dont use your back or your hips for coming up - recruit your hamstring muscles and focus on them 100%. peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Compassionategirl, you and I need to find some high-tech sci-fi freaky friday star-trek-esque body swapping thingamajig... trade bodies on my arm day and your back day, just for an hour or two... You work my arms, I'll work your back. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Compassionategirl, you and I need to find some high-tech sci-fi freaky friday star-trek-esque body swapping thingamajig... trade bodies on my arm day and your back day, just for an hour or two... You work my arms, I'll work your back. Problem solved. Sounds like a superb idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I'm like Alex, I LOVE training back. I go back and forth trying to decide what my favorite muscle group to train is, but back seems to always be first or second. I'm not sure if it is because the back is so strong and can lift heavy weight or just the fact that the exercises are really fun. Back is one of those muscle groups we can't see as we train them like arms or anything on the front side of our body so we can't always physically see it working. That might bother some people. I train in a sweatshirt most of the time so never see the muscles working anyway. I would try to make it as fun as possible, set some goals, try to set new personal bests on lifts, join the hanging back contest, train with extra intensity. All the best with the back attack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Back is one of those muscle groups we can't see as we train them like arms or anything on the front side of our body so we can't always physically see it working. That might bother some people. Rob, that's it!!! You figured it out. I am a very visual person, motivated by what I can see. That is why I must get bored working out back!!!! Thanx for solving the mystery (seriously, i'm not being sarcastic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 No problem Nat It makes sense. I've come across people at the gym who don't like training back a whole lot because they can't "see" progress. I go by feel and love the feel of training back. And of course, like most, I do like to take a look at it so I go in the back of my gym where we have a posing area with mirriors in all angles so we can easily see our back, side, etc. all at the same time. I used to always train in a tank top or tight shirt to watch all the muscles work, but now that I train in pants and a sweatshirt for the past year or two, all muscle groups are the same, I can't see any of them so I go off of feel and intensity. Have fun hitting the back and focus on the feel and see if that helps. Take care, -Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 hehe, all you bodybuilders - i dont care what looks good or not - so long as im strong im happy compash: deadlifts, done in a conventional or sumo stance, are primarily a back exercise. that is to say, it is not the only muscle used, but i would say 50% of the power comes from the lower and mid back. 20-30% comes from the hips, 20-30% comes from the legs. it sounds like you are doing straight leg deadlifts, which are quite different, and they hit your hams more. never the less, which ever deadlift you do, the back is paramount in terms of importance. strong deadlifters always have super strong backs. jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 hehe, all you bodybuilders - i dont care what looks good or not - so long as im strong im happy jonathan P.S. Thanks for the stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarz Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 My back is my least favourite muscle group to train too - despite this it's not in bad shape. Lugging heavy bags around on my shoulders everywhere does my back no good at all though. You remember that bag I brought to Manchester with me Jonathan...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 how can i forget matt?! i mean shit, you must have left your house bare with all the stuff you packed! you gotta learn to travel light! jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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