Is it true that deadlifts decrease your chances to increase in height? When I have the back day, I usually avoid the exercises that may result to not get taller in the future. Am I wrong in any way?
Dumbbell rows, imo, is one of the worst back exercises. It works your shoulders a lot and makes you stabilize a ton of different muscles. Not very good for isolation. Plus I dont like them bc everytime I see someone doing them, theyre doing horrible form with bad stance and "thrusting/yanking" reps.
If the research you showed at 4:44 is true, then would that not mean vertical back exercises are redundant? I mean, if the lats are more active during a horizontal movement, then why perform any form of lat-pulldown at all.
Muscle activation means nothing, scientific studies should look at what exercises puts more stress on the muscle during the isometric part since that is the only part of the exercise that builds muscle.
EMG activity doesn't say much about how effective an exericse is for hypertrophy, that rows have shown a similar EMG activity in the lats as vertical pulling exercises is a great example of this, because horizontal rows doesnt train them through a full range of motion, which makes them inferior when it comes to lat hypertrophy. A good quote from Menno Henselmans about this below.
"1. Rows don't work the latissimus dorsi through their full range of motion. In fact, even if your back is fully horizontal while rowing, your ROM is only half (90° vs. ~180°). Not convinced this matters? Read this: http://bretcontreras.com/partial-vs-full-reps-or-both/ Even worse, when your elbow travels behind your body, tension on the lats is lost, because the lats cannot hyperextend the shoulder.
2. Free weight rows have an open kinetic chain, which means force transfer is not maximal and muscle activity is limited compared to exercises like pull-ups. Don't know what a kinetic chain or tissue stress distribution is? Read this to become aware: http://www.simplyshredded.com/7-principles-of-exercise-sele…
3. Rows have a constant resistance curve. This is highly inefficient, because your body has a decreasing strength curve during pulling motions. This is why the last part of a row feels so heavy and in the first part you barely feel any resistance. And your lats don't get trained effectively."
You helped me to have the best back day! I tagged you on my IG account showing the face pull variation. It's my new favorite! Thanks so much, Jeff ^___^ <333 RAWWRR!
Thanks for explaining via this video. I am a gym beginner and am very motivated to know what is going inside my body when I am doing those exercises. Thanks. Pls post more such videos.
Wonderful video!!! Awesome job!!! I hope you will make a similar video about the chest. I want to give the chest more attention and trying to make it better! Thank you again!! RESPECT!!!
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Super high quality content Jeff! New favorite fitness channel ! You're effort is appreciated 🙂
This is a Great video great job.
Is it true that deadlifts decrease your chances to increase in height? When I have the back day, I usually avoid the exercises that may result to not get taller in the future. Am I wrong in any way?
I'm blown away
What is this scientific bullshit? Just lift heavy lol.
great video, very educational and informative
Words…. So many words I don't understand.
Love this one. Been using it as a mentor through my actual back workouts. Made me go seprate days for the deadlifts too.
NOODLE FART.
FUCK FUCK.
everyones body and bone structure is different too. so what works for one might not for the next person
Dumbbell rows, imo, is one of the worst back exercises. It works your shoulders a lot and makes you stabilize a ton of different muscles. Not very good for isolation. Plus I dont like them bc everytime I see someone doing them, theyre doing horrible form with bad stance and "thrusting/yanking" reps.
bonus 7:00
Very good video!
From a powerlifting view its very usefull too.
Makes the most out of the assistance/supplement excercises.
Keep it up, power to you!!
background music a lil repetitive
very informative. very well executed. a great video! Thank you!
You’re brilliant! Really enjoying these videos.
If the research you showed at 4:44 is true, then would that not mean vertical back exercises are redundant? I mean, if the lats are more active during a horizontal movement, then why perform any form of lat-pulldown at all.
Every single example demonstrated in the most terrible way.
Pro tip. Activate your lats by cupping your nipples
Editing on point my man. Nice job!
Such a professional video, thank you?
Muscle activation means nothing, scientific studies should look at what exercises puts more stress on the muscle during the isometric part since that is the only part of the exercise that builds muscle.
EMG activity doesn't say much about how effective an exericse is for hypertrophy, that rows have shown a similar EMG activity in the lats as vertical pulling exercises is a great example of this, because horizontal rows doesnt train them through a full range of motion, which makes them inferior when it comes to lat hypertrophy.
A good quote from Menno Henselmans about this below.
"1. Rows don't work the latissimus dorsi through their full range of motion. In fact, even if your back is fully horizontal while rowing, your ROM is only half (90° vs. ~180°). Not convinced this matters? Read this: http://bretcontreras.com/partial-vs-full-reps-or-both/
Even worse, when your elbow travels behind your body, tension on the lats is lost, because the lats cannot hyperextend the shoulder.
2. Free weight rows have an open kinetic chain, which means force transfer is not maximal and muscle activity is limited compared to exercises like pull-ups.
Don't know what a kinetic chain or tissue stress distribution is? Read this to become aware: http://www.simplyshredded.com/7-principles-of-exercise-sele…
3. Rows have a constant resistance curve. This is highly inefficient, because your body has a decreasing strength curve during pulling motions. This is why the last part of a row feels so heavy and in the first part you barely feel any resistance. And your lats don't get trained effectively."
What a fat nerd ?
is he natural?
JEFF, I HAVE LOWER BACK PAIN. HOW DO I FIX THIS SO THAT I CAN PERFORM TO MY FULLEST POTENTIAL DURING MY WORKOUTS?
You helped me to have the best back day! I tagged you on my IG account showing the face pull variation. It's my new favorite! Thanks so much, Jeff ^___^ <333 RAWWRR!
6:52 what the fuck dude, why do you throw that bar up and shake your spine like that… kids out there don't do that.
shit was on point
What about power cleans for upper traps?
awesome job bro. great use of research
i love this series
That belly…
Thanks for explaining via this video. I am a gym beginner and am very motivated to know what is going inside my body when I am doing those exercises. Thanks. Pls post more such videos.
Looking forward to more of these!
thx for this very informative video Jeff !! keep em coming 🙂
Great information i subscribed becase of how much time you spent on this video
still amazed at how jeff hasnt got over 5 x the subs he has already.
Great video, every point was backed up. Love it. Keep it up
very well structured.
Thank you soooo much ??
wut a cookiecutter prettyboy
Wonderful video!!! Awesome job!!! I hope you will make a similar video about the chest. I want to give the chest more attention and trying to make it better! Thank you again!! RESPECT!!!
Thanks mate