Back Exercises Ranked (BEST TO WORST!)

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  • čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
  • With so many back exercises, it might be hard to rank and decide where you should be focusing your efforts to build bigger lats while also increasing your strength. In this video, I’m going to show you the most popular back exercises ranked from worst to best to help you decide which ones you should be doing and the ones that belong in the “stop doing” category.
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    That being said, I am going to lay out the criteria for back the selections of back exercises. In order to be top ranking, it has to provide the opportunity for overload as well as being a solid choice for hypertrophy. If an exercise doesn’t meet this criteria, it will not rank as high as other selections for exercises for the back that do both.
    So, lets start building the list and work from the bottom up, from the worst back exercises to the best back exercises.
    WORST
    1. 1-Arm DB Row
    2. Behind the New Pulldowns
    The 1-Arm DB Row sits at the bottom of the list due to it’s ability to cause injury in the form of a hernia. I myself have experienced two hernias for performing this exercise alone.This comes from asymmetrical loading in the lower portion of the body. Due to the lack of safety of the exercise, I am putting it at the bottom of this list.
    The Behind the Neck Pulldown also belongs in the worst back exercise category, due to the safety of the exercise; taking the shoulders out of the scapular plane where the shoulders are in their most optimal (in terms of shoulder health) position.
    BETTER
    3. Renegade Row
    4. Deadlifts
    5. Pendlay Row
    The Renegade Row is, to me, is not only a more metabolic driven movement, but it is a back exercise that has two major limitations. The first limitation is the need for core strength and stability, meaning lighter weights are required and makes it harder to overload. The second limitation is the lack of stretch on the lats.
    While the deadlift is considered by some the king of all exercises, I would argue that it is not the best back exercise for building bigger lats. The lack of pure hypertrophy for the lats is what puts this exercise in the better category.
    The Pendlay Row, while able to provide overload and simple access to a barbell, doesn’t sit higher on this list for exercises for bigger lats due to the safety factor that is built into the exercise. Without proper mobility and form, rounding of the low back easily occurs.
    BETTER STILL
    6. Tripod Row
    7. Straight Arm Pushdowns
    8. DB Pullover / Human Pullover
    9. Seated Cable Row
    The Tripod Row sits in this category because it overcomes the safety limitations of the 1-Arm DB Row. By keeping symmetrical loading of the lower body, you are avoiding strain on the inguinal canal - preventing hernias from occurring,
    The Straight Arm Pushdown is a great lat driven exercise as not only doest the lat driven portion of the exercise help to build bigger lats themselves, it also helps to build something called straight arm scapular strength which will carry over to more compound movements.
    The DB Pullover is an awesome exercise that allows you to drive the the weight using nothing but your lats. The only issue here is shoulder mobility preventing some from performing the exercises to an optimal benefit of the exercise for building big lats.
    The Human Pullover is the calisthenics version of the DB Pullover that allows you to perform a similar movement without the use of equipment utilizing relative motion.
    When it comes to the Seated Cable Row; to achieve a greater stretch on the the lats while also being able to load the exercise thanks to the use of momentum. Just make sure to keep good posture when performing the exercise.
    ALMOST BEST
    10. Meadows Row
    11. 1-Arm High Cable Row
    12. Lat Pulldowns / Rocking Pulldowns
    13. Dead Rows
    These 4 exercises are at the top of the list when it comes to building a big back. Make sure to watch the video to see the specific reasons as to why.
    BEST
    14. Barbell Rows / Chest Supported Rows
    15. Weighted Pullups
    The Barbell Row allows you to overload the exercise while also keeping the lower back in a safe position. If the low back is an issue, you can always perform the Chest Supported Row.
    The Weighted Pullup allows for overload due to the use of weight and is also one of the best vertical pulling exercises, overcoming the potential equipment limitations of a Lat Pulldown.
    For a complete step by step workout program that was created with the same level of science behind the selection of every exercise in the plans, be sure to head to athleanx.com via the link below and check out the program selector tool.
    For more videos on exercises for a bigger back and the back workouts / back exercises be sure to remember to subscribe to our channel here on youtube via the link below and remember to turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it’s published.
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  • @athleanx
    @athleanx  Před 2 lety +313

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    • @Spectator81
      @Spectator81 Před 2 lety +15

      Forearms Exercises Ranked Best to Worst - What do you think? :)

    • @marleenderidder3216
      @marleenderidder3216 Před 2 lety +2

      Tom

    • @cmelo7291
      @cmelo7291 Před rokem +3

      @@Spectator81 farmer walks

    • @user-hr2vg1wf9v
      @user-hr2vg1wf9v Před rokem

      U r doing weighted pull up wrong

    • @johanmoberg2379
      @johanmoberg2379 Před rokem +10

      To say that low back pain has a simple solution without addressing the different types of low back pain is a bit problematic. You can't compare a acute lumbago to "chronic" low back pain for instance. There are many other factors that can contribute to low back pain other than biomechanics. Yes, biomechanics matters but so do other factors including stress, training fatigue and physical tolerance. I'm a fellow physiptherapist that have enjoyed your content over the years but I feel like a bit of discussion about these topics would be great!

  • @JPhoenix15
    @JPhoenix15 Před rokem +2729

    Timestamps
    Worst:
    1:23 - 1 Arm Dumbbell Row
    2:08 - Behind the Neck Lat Pulldown
    Better:
    2:51 - Renegade Row
    3:51 - Deadlift
    4:36 - Pendlay Row
    Better Still:
    5:20 - Tripod Row
    6:17 - Straight Arm Pushdown
    7:14 - Dumbbell Lat Pullover
    8:12 - Human Pullover
    8:45 - Seated Cable Row
    Almost Best:
    9:52 - Meadows Row
    10:39 - 1 Arm High Cable Row
    11:25 - Lat Pulldown
    12:26 - Dead Row
    Best:
    13:10 - Barbell Row
    13:37 - Weighted Pullup

  • @dsr198599z
    @dsr198599z Před rokem +1041

    Jeff’s unflinching confidence in my ability to do a weighted pull-up makes me believe I will one day do one.

    • @jackfinn8130
      @jackfinn8130 Před rokem +20

      i was like alright yea barbell row looks fun then he was like you gotta do the other and was like yup not even trying a weighted pull-up till i’ve been back in the gym for months

    • @damonhill3944
      @damonhill3944 Před rokem +2

      Just use a 25

    • @dsr198599z
      @dsr198599z Před rokem +55

      @@damonhill3944 this big ol boy over here’s gotta get to where he can do an unweighted pull-up first lol

    • @cherbear6847
      @cherbear6847 Před rokem +18

      😂😂 I can't even do 1 pull up with my bodyweight, far less for one with weights 😂 That will be my goal next year.

    • @damonhill3944
      @damonhill3944 Před rokem +2

      @@cherbear6847 try it with palms rearward first. That recruits more bicep and is a good starting point.

  • @BeatsAndMeats
    @BeatsAndMeats Před rokem +20

    Any exercise is a back exercise if you do it wrong enough.

  • @jasonrose214
    @jasonrose214 Před rokem +24

    Hey Jeff! Watched the W ➡️ B Back exercises and created a workout to accommodate the 3 best chest exercises you’ve explained in the past. I had more energy than ANY back workout I’ve ever done and actually was sweating in my cold gym. Thank you all of these videos. My mind is more open and clear related to hypertrophy than in the last 20 years of working out.
    💪🏼👍🏼

  • @jonw1235
    @jonw1235 Před 2 lety +57

    That awkward moment when every exercise you do is on Jeff’s “NO” list.

  • @honestly_vikh
    @honestly_vikh Před 2 lety +2125

    Worst- Please you don't need to see these still 1:26
    edit: ( the incline db bench rowing damaged my shoulders and cuffs, don't do it please guys)
    Better:
    1. Renegade row 2:52
    2. Deadlift 3:53
    3. Pendlay row 4:37
    Better Still:
    1. DB 1 arm tripod rows 5:30
    2. Straight arm pushdown 6:19
    3. DB lat pullover 7:15
    Bodyweight alternative: body pullover 8:15
    4. Seated cable rows 8:45
    Almost Best:
    1. Meadows rows 9:53
    2. 1 arm high cable row 10:39
    3. Lat pulldowns 11:25
    Rocking pulldowns 11:51
    4. Dead rows 12:26
    Best:
    1. Barbell rows 13:10
    2. Weighted pull ups 13:35
    thanks not needed😃

  • @brianlewis8417
    @brianlewis8417 Před rokem +1

    LOVE the production style.
    Reading and seeing everything and how it relates to each other is brilliant.
    Nicely done.

  • @aminomidi7629
    @aminomidi7629 Před rokem +2

    Jeff you're awesome man. after I got rid of my back pain which was causing me to stop playing basketball now I'm learning a lot from you every single day. Thank you so much man

  • @Rdeboer
    @Rdeboer Před 2 lety +2184

    Jeff's exercises ranked videos are indispensable. I look at my local gym in a different light now, stay clear of the dodgy exercises and haven't had a significant injury since becoming a subscriber.

    • @honestly_vikh
      @honestly_vikh Před 2 lety +46

      right bro - in my gym almost all guys do the worst or the better category of almost all muscles, they have their egos and so you can't explain them , so happy I have learnt the right things to have a great physique and be safe still

    • @snakeriverscotto
      @snakeriverscotto Před 2 lety +7

      Jeff’s older work helped solve some elbow and shoulder pain issues that were form related, things that used to be in Arnold’s book of bodybuilding. His modern stuff is more mainstream and lifting centric, but he still works with plenty of professional athletes

    • @user-qm1wc7dc8t
      @user-qm1wc7dc8t Před 2 lety

      @Jack “God sent the Holy Spirit blah blah....”
      Lies. Never happened. Why does your God need you on the internet comment section pleading for him if he’s great?
      Tell you God to get to Ukraine (too late). Tell your God to stop Putin. Tell your God to keep the children safe. Even if your God was real - I wouldn’t worship it.

    • @robertcronin6603
      @robertcronin6603 Před 2 lety +2

      For sure, bro - his vids are definitely top-notch - his physical therapy background seems to really make a difference in how he approaches different exercises.

    • @325spoon
      @325spoon Před 2 lety +24

      @@jason9983 these are opinions of a licensed professional. I’d hold these to a higher value than any of the fitness channels that don’t come from a PT or educational background. You don’t have to do all of these lifts, you need to find what works for you

  • @MrMario-tc8sl
    @MrMario-tc8sl Před 2 lety +7

    I've really been loving these best to worst videos because not only have they been making sure that I'm doing the best workout I can, but it also helps open me up to new workouts that I have never done or seen before. For someone who's money is always tight, these videos really, really help.

  • @cheapgoal11
    @cheapgoal11 Před rokem +5

    You have given me more motivation to workout as I feel more confident that my workouts are effective. Thank you! ❤

  • @nickwee258
    @nickwee258 Před rokem +2

    I love your videos! To the point, well-summarized, perfect for beginners and intermediate looking to up their game. Thanks and subbed!

  • @laxminarayanbhandari855
    @laxminarayanbhandari855 Před 2 lety +358

    I recently started exercising after like 2 years. I'm a pretty small guy.
    Your channel helps a lot in my training. Thanks a lot for all the help. I hope you keep growing. ❤️

  • @mcmaschio
    @mcmaschio Před 2 lety +58

    You inspired me to become a physio and now u inspire me to make better content .. Thank You Jeff 💯🔥

  • @DDMOLSBERRY
    @DDMOLSBERRY Před 4 měsíci

    These videos are super helpful. I have been switching up my workouts and ditching all of the worst ones. Thank you for the info so I can save my body

  • @Greatsport99
    @Greatsport99 Před rokem +40

    Dumbbell rows did great job for me. I had incredible results with them.

    • @andrewsavage6927
      @andrewsavage6927 Před rokem +8

      Same it's what blew up my back and lats.

    • @marztar
      @marztar Před 6 měsíci

      I agree and I figured he would suggest that when he suggested the supported barbell rows since with that support you're limited ability to contract lats fully whereas with dumbbells you avoid the obstacle of a bar meeting back on bench.

  • @guzguzon3310
    @guzguzon3310 Před 2 lety +10

    Thank you Jeff, these are great!!
    1 arm high cable row can be done with a resistance band almost anywhere, should have been higher on the list 😃😃

  • @KenanTurkiye
    @KenanTurkiye Před 2 lety

    Jeff your ''best to worst'' listings are really thoughtfull and full on intricacies as to their positioning, I find them well done. More please.

  • @jordanbush5853
    @jordanbush5853 Před 2 lety

    This video has been really helpful, thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to today's session in the gym.

  • @danqodusk8140
    @danqodusk8140 Před rokem +4

    Jeff, another excellent presentation! I have all of your best to worst videos bookmarked. Thank you for your help and all the work you put into making your videos.

  • @makatkplt
    @makatkplt Před 2 lety +10

    Almost 60 here and in my life as an athlete from motocross, wrestling, soccer, swimming and always in the gym I find your videos and content perfect.
    Too many guys want to beast in the gym knowing that if they hurt themselves they’d lose their jobs.
    It’s nice to know you put health and safety before the swoll.

    • @samisatlacc7736
      @samisatlacc7736 Před 2 lety +1

      You happen to know Steve McQueen's workout?
      (besides motorcycles & kung fu)

    • @makatkplt
      @makatkplt Před 2 lety +1

      @Heffe thanks?
      Not really bragging as much as pointing out the factually points that qualify my comments.
      If you’re following the channel I’m sure you’re not basic either.
      Never let anyone dumb down your accomplishments.

  • @BaddogSports
    @BaddogSports Před 2 lety

    Haven't done 1 arm dumbbell rows in years, and I never gave myself a hernia, but I always wondered why my groin hurt when I used heavy weight.
    Now I know. Always appreciate the info!

  • @LifeIsGood324
    @LifeIsGood324 Před rokem +1

    Oh wow SOOO happy to learn the 1 arm cable row works the lower lats! I so want to TONE that area. Thank you so much!

  • @MyronTatePearl
    @MyronTatePearl Před 2 lety +4

    The most incredible fitness channel, supported by science and experience and wisdom, bar none. We are incredibly blessed to have this wealth of information available. Thanks Jeff and team AthleanX! Jeff, if possible, can you also please make videos on a lower (+ mid) - back focused best ranked exercises?

  • @kimyip7201
    @kimyip7201 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved these series of worst to best, so informative on why each exercise is ranked on where it is and loved John meadows, RIP BIG MAN🙏

  • @BeingHayve
    @BeingHayve Před měsícem

    Thank you for being so passionate and knowledgeable. Also for sharing freely. Big help

  • @abhishektodmal1914
    @abhishektodmal1914 Před rokem

    No channel quite like yours, Athlean X. Thank you so much for everything, each advice all over the years : )

  • @kristianchrenko7112
    @kristianchrenko7112 Před 2 lety +9

    Nice work. As always 💪🏻

  • @gokhan4461
    @gokhan4461 Před rokem +5

    I've been away from the gym for two years, and now I'm starting to work out again. I'm going through each video in this series and using it to revise the workout program that the trainer at my gym gave me. And damn, almost half of the exercises in my list are in Jeff's "worst" list. I mean, the guy put a "behind the neck" exercise for shoulders, triceps, back... In short, for every possible muscle group. So I knew it was bad, and I was avoiding those particular exercises because I had a shoulder injury a few years ago. But I didn't know my workout program was that bad lol. Thanks, Jeff.

  • @voidseeker520
    @voidseeker520 Před rokem +1

    You were the inspiration that made me from a weakling to a beast. Thanks mate!

  • @edrock400
    @edrock400 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for some new workout for shoulders and back so far. I tried them today and I like the way they feel. And I also cut out upright rows

  • @Joseph1NJ
    @Joseph1NJ Před 2 lety +9

    One arm dumbbell rows are great for me, the second leg takes the stress off the low back so I can focus on the lats.

  • @Frankbug
    @Frankbug Před 2 lety +13

    Thanks Jeff for all this great content. I’ve been seeing great gains thanks to your videos and advice… though I’m sure I’m killing my gains somehow, even if I’m killing it at over 50. 🤣

  • @daryl7277
    @daryl7277 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Jeff. These best of exercises are a real game changer

  • @tg2112
    @tg2112 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this ranking series from Jeff, hope there’s one about the biceps & legs, cauz they’re the ones missing in these type of vdos !!..

  • @EspenFrafalne
    @EspenFrafalne Před rokem +5

    @2:17 I figured it was not ideal to do exercises that implement certain "unnatural movements". Just started working out, and will try to remember this.

  • @CraigGriffin1
    @CraigGriffin1 Před 2 lety +14

    Thanks very much for so much amazing content, Jeff!
    Seems like the 1 arm hi-cable row could be done with resistance bands and a door anchor if you don't have access to the machine.

  • @MindBodyWhole
    @MindBodyWhole Před rokem +3

    I feel Jeff’s best to worst series is his coup de grace to any other fitness CZcamsr. I’ve followed you for 16 years and bought several programs. But this is absolute golden advice. Thanks Athlene Team.

  • @justschwab
    @justschwab Před 2 lety +1

    Helpful video, as always. Thanks. My preferred back exercises: deadlift, landmine row (with handle), and pull-ups. Ahhh yeah.

  • @mcravenufo
    @mcravenufo Před 2 lety +76

    I've been in the gym lifting weights for 35 years and recently starting feeling joint pain after I lift. I started watching your "best to worst" videos and following your suggestions and I've got to say I don't feel as much pain after a workout. Thank you for these videos.

    • @VicColomeet
      @VicColomeet Před 2 lety +2

      Damn,35 years,good for you dude,love to see it

    • @ShapeDoppelganger
      @ShapeDoppelganger Před 2 lety +7

      In my gym everyone lift weights like it's the nineties, It will give you results, but it will take 3 years to start to show up, and will break all your joints in doing so.

    • @ispgravy4233
      @ispgravy4233 Před 2 lety

      @@ShapeDoppelganger wdym like the “90s”?

    • @ShapeDoppelganger
      @ShapeDoppelganger Před 2 lety +6

      @@ispgravy4233 Today is a very different era, were we can do find reliable information with a minimal training.
      In the 90's all your info came from the guy who gave you your exercise list in the gym and you had a hard time finding new info.
      In this context, all we ever did in the 90's and early 00's was do the bro split and many but many exercises from Jeff's worst exercises list.
      Nowadays, it's clear that many popular exercises, like the ones talked about in this video, are terrible for your joints and aren't that good to build muscle, also that the bro split is the worse split and many other variables.
      People just go to the gym and haphazardly get a bro split train to do in that day, lift weights that will hurt them in one way and another, and so on.

    • @ispgravy4233
      @ispgravy4233 Před 2 lety

      @@ShapeDoppelganger Oh ok. Yeah they used to only know bro-science

  • @christina5779
    @christina5779 Před 2 lety +97

    now way this came at the perfect timing. i was just looking for back workouts and u posted this. thank you!!!

  • @lucasbean91
    @lucasbean91 Před měsícem

    Always a pro perspective on the gains from good technique mixed with explosive performance. Thanks for the rank!

  • @user-lx4bl6bo9w
    @user-lx4bl6bo9w Před 3 měsíci

    Just joined the channel and I love the content. The greatest thing is that Jeff speaks about the exercises from a scientific and mechanical perspective and their particular benefits. This is especially important and appreciated by someone like myself who once upon a time was a trainer and in shape (tho one who was obsessed w/ beach muscles 🤦🏽‍♂️) but due to blow outs is forced rethink training and get back to being healthy and mobile. My career and livelihood as a pilot depends on making those long term positive changes for my health.
    Coincidentally, I have many of the same injuries as Jeff… knees are shot, blew up the right rotator and last year, partially torn right bicep and fully torn medial tricep.

  • @andraegregoire9515
    @andraegregoire9515 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video. Nothing can convince me otherwise that the pull up bar is the best and ultimate way of training any part of your back, far superior than anything else in the world

  • @mohaglade4892
    @mohaglade4892 Před rokem +23

    Ive been following this channel since 2017 when he had much lower subscribers and I stick with this channel lessons because It proved to be the most efficient and like what jeff say They put the science in the workout

  • @tinylemon1099
    @tinylemon1099 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the informative videos, waiting for worst to best excercises videos on legs and other parts

  • @MrAdamNTProtester
    @MrAdamNTProtester Před 8 měsíci

    Absolutely the BEST FITNESS channel on yt- totally blessed with the content- I appreciate you- thanks a ton!

  • @dani_kh23
    @dani_kh23 Před 2 lety +6

    The seated cable rows circle is just perfect♿

  • @friedlyintrovert
    @friedlyintrovert Před rokem +18

    Barbell Row 13:10
    Dead Row 12:26
    Tripod Row 5:20
    Dumbell Lat Pullover 7:14

  • @GGWP-gy4mt
    @GGWP-gy4mt Před 7 měsíci

    Great content,
    Felt difference immediately, when I changed dumbbell row variation per your suggestions.

  • @tmac9830
    @tmac9830 Před 2 lety

    Man this so helpful thank you and keep putting in the grind on your channel and now my next vid suggestion is you should rank now for legs worst to best plz!!

  •  Před 2 lety +27

    My top 2 are weighted pullups and 1 arm cable row. Happy to see those on the top! :)

    • @ThiefOfNavarre
      @ThiefOfNavarre Před 2 lety

      Same.

    • @floris2360
      @floris2360 Před 2 lety +1

      good choises but for me personally the t bar row is slighty above both of those

    • @ThiefOfNavarre
      @ThiefOfNavarre Před 2 lety

      @@floris2360 T bar row is probably a better choice for lats than a weighted pull up but you definately get more extension with a unilateral row

    • @floris2360
      @floris2360 Před 2 lety

      @@ThiefOfNavarre well the excentions is the same in my opinion the only difference with the unileteral row is that you’re gonna activate muscle a bit more because you can go a bit farther because youre doing it with one hand. i do gotta say normaly i do both of those exercises (t bar and unilateral

  • @Ladymusicc
    @Ladymusicc Před 2 lety +103

    I was so afraid the lat pull down was gonna be crossed off. I love it. fortunately, my favorites made it to the top! this was great Jeff. thank you for always putting safety first. this is why I follow you.

    • @Ladymusicc
      @Ladymusicc Před rokem

      @@mexman000 i use both narrow and wide. But I definitely feel more with the narrow grip

    • @randomnumbers84269
      @randomnumbers84269 Před rokem +3

      1 arm db row is my favorite...

    • @SparksThePhysicist
      @SparksThePhysicist Před rokem

      stop letting this guy tell you whats good at the gym

    • @Ladymusicc
      @Ladymusicc Před rokem

      @@SparksThePhysicist i don't. I do what I want. But I also want to get the most gains from my workouts. I want to spend my time wisely and make sure I'm doing the most effective workouts. So I listen to Jeff.

    • @SparksThePhysicist
      @SparksThePhysicist Před rokem

      @@Ladymusicc You should also make sure you are testing movements out yourself. Jeff has a very specific build, and obviously everyones limits are different. If you only follow Jeff's recommendations you might find yourself facing trouble down the line.

  • @ashleykbarks
    @ashleykbarks Před 2 lety

    It's so funny, because the two workouts you listed are both ones I always felt were too awkward while performing. I'll be incorporating some of the other ones now. Thanks!

  • @dalegriffiths3628
    @dalegriffiths3628 Před rokem

    Jeff this is excellent stuff … subscribed and am now going to look at your other videos.

  • @dontreadmyprofilepicture8246

    Thank you jeff I started working out today and your videos help me a lot, keep it up!

    • @yanookishorts
      @yanookishorts Před 2 lety

      same, but i started 7 months ago 😂

    • @Chris53632
      @Chris53632 Před 2 lety

      I started 12 years ago. Not learning much at this point but I like having Jeffs videos as background noise.

  • @simbabuilds9338
    @simbabuilds9338 Před 2 lety +18

    The bodyweight row is great for mid back development, doesn’t come with any low back concerns, and forces you to control your body in space. You can overload by getting more and more parallel and then adding weight. Most folks won’t need more than that.

    • @alexandrenakan
      @alexandrenakan Před rokem +2

      Rings rows are great for upper back, traps I think. For lats, pull ups are excellent and weighted pull ups are even better. But there's a progression we can't ignore. This video catch my attention for weighted pull ups Wich is on my to do list right now.

  • @HighhPlainsDrifter
    @HighhPlainsDrifter Před 7 měsíci

    EXCELLENT points made about the one arm dumbell row. Putting a knee on the bench turns it into a asymmetric exercise because the non dumbell side of the body is completely relaxed, rather than tensed,& flexed to support body position & stabilization. Using only the free hand to stabilize the body cures that.✔️😮🤔🤓

  • @W0WHERMY
    @W0WHERMY Před rokem +1

    Please do this video for other parts of the back! Awesome videos!

  • @jamesfinen2402
    @jamesfinen2402 Před rokem +17

    Jeff your techniques are spot on, thank you. I’d love to see a glutes and posterior chain worst to best!!!

  • @CodyCleggMusic
    @CodyCleggMusic Před 2 lety +17

    As a calisthenics guy, you know I love to see that weighted pullup at the top 😎 excellent content as always 👌🏻

  • @3igDaddio
    @3igDaddio Před rokem

    Loved these 'ranked' videos Jeff ❤️

  • @Dawnofthedead001
    @Dawnofthedead001 Před 2 lety

    Great stuff, I did the lat pulldown today like this feels great

  • @honestly_vikh
    @honestly_vikh Před 2 lety +3

    this is what I searched for man for past two weeks, thanks Jeff you are the real contributor to my journey

  • @Jose_Irizarry
    @Jose_Irizarry Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome. I just bought my first training program from you. I look forward to seeing results.

    • @treibsandbohrer
      @treibsandbohrer Před 2 lety +1

      Sounds good bro, but don‘t forget to give the results their needed time. They won‘t be there immediately but if you stick to it, they defenetly will come!! Good luck and much of fun

    • @Jose_Irizarry
      @Jose_Irizarry Před 2 lety

      @@treibsandbohrer Thank you Nico. Good advice indeed.

  • @garretc6346
    @garretc6346 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for all your advice, I really appreciate it 👊😃

  • @MrChubaChups
    @MrChubaChups Před 18 dny

    Wow what an awesome video!!! Explained in great detail 🏆🎉👍 I would like to see a video like this about other muscle groups 😍🤝

  • @bambostarla6259
    @bambostarla6259 Před 2 lety +81

    Barbell rows are a god tier exercise. I prefer pullups and pulldowns as a whole but BB rows are just so good for back growth.

    • @HkFinn83
      @HkFinn83 Před 2 lety +1

      So if it’s God tier but of the three you mentioned it’s only your third favorite, what are the other two?

    • @Mrtheunnameable
      @Mrtheunnameable Před 2 lety +1

      @@HkFinn83 Titan tier.

    • @bambostarla6259
      @bambostarla6259 Před 2 lety +1

      @@HkFinn83 I do a ton of exercises for the back. Barbell rows are the best, even though they are not my favourite

    • @rileyvonbevern4652
      @rileyvonbevern4652 Před 2 lety

      They def are, i like the dead row since my lower back doesnt like staying in that position

    • @ceeril
      @ceeril Před 2 lety +3

      IMO, not god tier because the BB hits your body when rowing, so DB or cable instead and maybe incline bench as assistance.
      But if it fits your body well, stick with it. Everybody is physically built diffrently,
      I personally hate face-pull & pull-up due to current wrist injury, but I gotta agree those exercises work the most lat/trap muscles.

  • @joshkrick6020
    @joshkrick6020 Před 2 lety +5

    Came in clutch before my after work back workout

  • @ashutoshsrivastava3618
    @ashutoshsrivastava3618 Před 2 lety +1

    THE WAY YOU MAKE YOUR VIDEO IS VERY UNIQUE AND IT HELPS TREMENDOUSLY TO ANYONE SERIOUS ENOUGH TO ACHIEVE A GOOD BODY. YOUR VIDEO ARE SO BEST THAT I HAVE STOPPED WATCHING OTHER VIDEOS ON BODYBUILDING AND SHAPING.

  • @maxpower2631
    @maxpower2631 Před 22 dny

    Jeff you are amazing. Thank you 🙏

  • @neelmazumdar673
    @neelmazumdar673 Před 2 lety +8

    The amount of knowledge I've gained from this channel is unmatched! Thanks for the great work Jeff!!

  • @vlogsingh
    @vlogsingh Před 2 lety +12

    Much needed !!

    • @gregthegamer
      @gregthegamer Před 2 lety

      Claim if you're here within the first hour ticket hereee

  • @neilbeech4093
    @neilbeech4093 Před rokem

    Great video! I like that you point out the Worst to the Best!

  • @willhooke
    @willhooke Před rokem

    Very useful 👍
    Thank you for zeroing me in on what to do 🙏

  • @richardlouis1284
    @richardlouis1284 Před 2 lety +4

    I blew out my back at L5-S1 doing one-arm rows 4 years ago, never again. RIP John Meadows🙏

    • @chriscollins48
      @chriscollins48 Před 2 lety

      Did you have one knee on a bench? Just curious as to your technique when you were injured? Thanks

  • @milesdutton5080
    @milesdutton5080 Před 2 lety +3

    Love these. Only request is make a tier list or something so i can take a screenshot of it lol. Appreciate these videos

    • @felipe367
      @felipe367 Před 2 lety

      Create a word document and write them down.

    • @bodyunbound2511
      @bodyunbound2511 Před 2 lety +1

      It's all just Jeff's opinion. Find the exercises that work well for you and rotate through those.

  • @paulfinnon6566
    @paulfinnon6566 Před 2 lety

    Perform a deadlift with a band and you will feel a lot more lat engagement. Tie a resistance band to the rack then place the other end of the band in the middle of the barbell. When you lift, you are also pulling against the force of the band that is placing force to pull the bar away from you. I have found this to be great for the lats.

  • @KobukanGojuRyu
    @KobukanGojuRyu Před 11 měsíci +6

    As someone getting started with weightlifting, this channel has been without question one of the best and most informative.

    • @Rakotino
      @Rakotino Před 4 měsíci +1

      He often comes with lies and contradicts himself. Bent over one arm dumbbell row is not s bad exercise. In fact it's making your back and biceps work without much leg or ab involvement which could be good or bad depending on your situation.

  • @Jimmy_Cavallo
    @Jimmy_Cavallo Před rokem +7

    💥 1 arm standing bent over DB row has been one of my favorites for back for over 13 years. I’m 187 and almost 60 years old and I start with 90’s and finish with 110 and occasionally 120’s. 👊🏼 Lifetime natty. So good

    • @hahalame8728
      @hahalame8728 Před rokem +3

      yeah I've never had any stress on my groin preforming the exercise like he is, and its also one of my favorite exercise on back day

    • @Jimmy_Cavallo
      @Jimmy_Cavallo Před rokem

      @@hahalame8728 none at all. Let’s not stop now. 👊🏼

    • @manakin5
      @manakin5 Před rokem +2

      You're lucky then. Last year I began doing 1 arm DB rows with one-knee up on a bench. A month later, I'd given myself an inguinal hernia, just like Jeff. I got surgery and am better now, but I now do those rows with both feet on the floor.

    • @Jimmy_Cavallo
      @Jimmy_Cavallo Před rokem +2

      @@manakin5 I truly am sorry to hear that you are suffering from that but nothing proves that doing that special exercise causes an inguinal hernia. Maybe you can say that’s what you were doing at the time when you felt it tear but it could have happened to you by doing a dozen other things. My abdominals are as tuff as a bulletproof vest from 30 years of hardcore lifting along with mountain hiking, kayaking in hurricane swells in the ocean, boxing and so much more physical activity. You simply have weak abs and the tear was inevitable. I wish you well… 🤟🏼

    • @manakin5
      @manakin5 Před rokem +1

      @@Jimmy_Cavallo Thank you. I don't know that strong abdominals prevent inguinal hernias though. 1 in 3 men will develop such things in their lives - consider yourself fortunate to be among the other 2. Peace!

  • @edwinholt4645
    @edwinholt4645 Před rokem

    Good stuff JEFF keep educating brother

  • @eNeVeFamily
    @eNeVeFamily Před 2 lety

    This was an awesome video thank you. Just getting back in the game.

  • @What-he5pr
    @What-he5pr Před 2 lety +1251

    We need a routine made of just the worst exercises.

    • @chrisxx5583
      @chrisxx5583 Před 2 lety +31

      Too late for April fools

    • @jayadeepmuppidi2553
      @jayadeepmuppidi2553 Před 2 lety +194

      Go to v shred🤣

    • @What-he5pr
      @What-he5pr Před 2 lety +21

      @@jayadeepmuppidi2553 lol cold

    • @felipe367
      @felipe367 Před 2 lety +3

      Best to search for his Push Pull Legs split.

    • @PSA78
      @PSA78 Před 2 lety +3

      @@jayadeepmuppidi2553 You beat me to it. 😂 🤣

  • @user-asfh2ubiv5dh
    @user-asfh2ubiv5dh Před rokem +9

    13:40 Weighted pullups
    9:30 Seated Row
    9:58 Meadows Row
    11:30 Lat pulldown
    12:28 Deadrow
    13:10 Barbell Row

  • @whyverine
    @whyverine Před rokem

    Lower back exercises ranked please! Love your videos

  • @pinchspov8472
    @pinchspov8472 Před 9 měsíci

    This is an excellent series of videos

  • @nemesis8626
    @nemesis8626 Před rokem +3

    All comes down to personal preference if it's a excercise you enjoy doing your always going to get more from it because you have emphusiasm for doing it and helps with focus, feels less of a chore

  • @FineAsHell
    @FineAsHell Před 2 lety +60

    Currently the back is the most developed muscle group in my entire body and the exercises that helped me with that are only weighted pull ups, regular pull ups, pull up variations (wide and close grip, archer pull ups) and ring rows. When pull ups become too hard with my bodyweight i continue with resistance bands or australian pull ups in order to get an appropriate training volume.

    • @cartzypc3595
      @cartzypc3595 Před 2 lety +1

      so would you just stick to mastering the pull up

    • @gray_gogy
      @gray_gogy Před 2 lety +12

      You should definitely add some more horizontal pulling exercises as pullups are all vertical pulls. Ring rows are good but adding barbell rows would make a huge difference.
      You stand to gain the most when you work on something that you haven't been doing as much so you might see some quick gains if you do some horizontal pulls like barbell rows, chest supported rows, seated cable rows etc.

    • @FineAsHell
      @FineAsHell Před 2 lety +3

      @@gray_gogy you are right. I forgot to mention that i have also done a lot of front lever pull up progressions which are horizontal pulling exercises. However adding some barbell rows would definitely benefit me a lot. Thanks for the comment!

    • @yousz123123
      @yousz123123 Před 2 lety +1

      Ring rows too good

    • @DrPekkle
      @DrPekkle Před 2 lety +1

      Good stuff bro

  • @brendanstack1878
    @brendanstack1878 Před rokem +1

    love your videos, extremely helpful

  • @muhammadcassim
    @muhammadcassim Před rokem +2

    An upper and mid back exercises ranked would be amazing Jeff

  • @mortscap1191
    @mortscap1191 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm struggling to see the difference between the Pendlay row and the dead row.

  • @foxmccloud9548
    @foxmccloud9548 Před rokem +12

    1 armed dumbell row works really well for me. I have progressively been able to increase the weight and I feel like the chances of me getting a hernia from it are microscopic.

    • @darknez09240
      @darknez09240 Před rokem

      how much kg you use? i just started, 6kg was ok for me to do full form, 8kg is hard, i didn't have soreness not sure if i am doing it right

    • @suryanshubanerjee1298
      @suryanshubanerjee1298 Před rokem

      yeah same here man, getting a hernia because of bad form on a 1 arm dumbbell row only seemed a little odd to me.

    • @suryanshubanerjee1298
      @suryanshubanerjee1298 Před rokem

      @@darknez09240 personally i use 15 kg dumbbells, working my way up to 17.5 (i'd recommend watching the jeff nippard video on the 1 arm dumbbell row too)

    • @jacktyler5241
      @jacktyler5241 Před rokem

      @@darknez09240 need a bit more context here. 8kg seems quite low to me, but without context of your age/experience/size/weight/number of reps it’s hard to give any opinion.

    • @nomnomyourmom
      @nomnomyourmom Před rokem

      Are yall experts who can diagnose yourself or do you think because you haven't got hernia yet so you can make stuff up about your "chances" to be tiny?

  • @believeurhappy4410
    @believeurhappy4410 Před rokem

    You’re awesome Jeff 👏 thanks heaps!

  • @emilyzheng7559
    @emilyzheng7559 Před 4 měsíci

    was just about to try the behind the neck lat pulldown. thanks for the video

  • @anuragsharma1993
    @anuragsharma1993 Před 2 lety +314

    Worst:
    1. One arm dumbell row 1:26
    2. Behind neck pulldowns: 2:12
    Better:
    1. Renegade row 2:52
    2. Deadlift 3:53
    3. Pendlay row 4:37
    Better Still:
    1. DB 1 arm tripod rows 5:30
    2. Straight arm pushdown 6:19
    3. DB lat pullover 7:15
    Bodyweight alternative: body pullover 8:15
    4. Seated cable rows 8:45
    Almost Best:
    1. Meadows rows 9:53
    2. 1 arm high cable row 10:39
    3. Lat pulldowns 11:25
    Rocking pulldowns 11:51
    4. Dead rows 12:26
    Best:
    1. Barbell rows 13:10
    2. Weighted pull ups 13:35

    • @r.s.334
      @r.s.334 Před 2 lety +3

      I love this man

    • @VashtheStampede007
      @VashtheStampede007 Před 2 lety +1

      Isn’t barbell row = Romanian Row?

    • @anuragsharma1993
      @anuragsharma1993 Před 2 lety +1

      @@VashtheStampede007 Yeah i think, they are same movements

    • @bodyunbound2511
      @bodyunbound2511 Před 2 lety +2

      @@VashtheStampede007 A lot of exercises have different names. It can be confusing at first, but once you learn them it's straightforward.

    • @honestly_vikh
      @honestly_vikh Před 2 lety

      No one is interested in your comment bro

  • @Yabuddy53
    @Yabuddy53 Před 2 lety +74

    Honestly for me, nothing got my back bigger then repping full extension (from a dead hang) pull ups slowly with perfect form. Something about the concentration required to do the rep correctly made me really get a good contraction. Plus you can do them basically anywhere

    • @ThiefOfNavarre
      @ThiefOfNavarre Před 2 lety +5

      If you do them slowly from a scapular retracted hang instead of a dead hang they get even tougher because you have to keep that tension up. I can manage like 5-6 maximum like that but it feels like good effort

    • @guardianlamb9962
      @guardianlamb9962 Před 2 lety +1

      Mom struggling to know where to put deadlift. Back or leg days? I DO BACK AND BICEP right after leg days and putting it on leg days meant I would work my back again next time with no rest and back meant I would work leg twice.

    • @ThiefOfNavarre
      @ThiefOfNavarre Před 2 lety

      @@guardianlamb9962 Switch up your days. Do back, chest then legs. Or have a day off so you're fresh going into deadlifts. I do them on either leg or back day but rarely more than once a week so I still have a decent amount of rest between deadlifts sessions.

    • @Yabuddy53
      @Yabuddy53 Před 2 lety +2

      @@guardianlamb9962 majority of strain goes to legs when doing deadlifts properly. The legs especially in women are the strongest part of the body when trained properly. That’s why people can squat potentially hundreds of pounds more than they can bench for example. (When training equally and properly. across the body) take a rest day in between if you need to

    • @guardianlamb9962
      @guardianlamb9962 Před 2 lety

      @@Yabuddy53 lol i meant to say im not mom.

  • @peymany.a5071
    @peymany.a5071 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing all these with us you are the best

  • @TamerBekir
    @TamerBekir Před rokem

    Thank you! The single arm dumbbell row is worst. I am tired of telling myself otherwise. I’m glad I finally hear someone say this other than me.

  • @jmilla321
    @jmilla321 Před 2 lety +5

    I love the renegade row but for a core exercise at the end of back day, I do a little bit of core work at the end of every workout and I love exercises that bring in my focus muscles of the day into the core work. Def an athletic focus kinda movement as opposed to really creating raw strength or hypertrophy

    • @bodyunbound2511
      @bodyunbound2511 Před 2 lety

      Kind of odd that he suggests that it's better than the one arm row despite it being asymmetrically loaded.

    • @ThiefOfNavarre
      @ThiefOfNavarre Před 2 lety

      @@bodyunbound2511 I think his reasoning is that the anchor point is your body rather than a static piece of equipment, by nature limiting the amount of weight you can use thus a safer exercise