Building a Bulletproof Back

Contrary to most gymrats, I enjoy pulling exercises such as lat pulldowns and chinups over the bench press. I believe a back as thick as a gorilla's is essential to occupying more space in public transportations and protecting one from backstabbing. Sadly mine is still as thin as a sheet of paper but I'd say its getting stronger!

Here's what I did today:

1. Pull-up: Max + 2 sets of 80%
2. Barbell row: 3 sets of 8
3a. Lat pulldown: 3 sets of 12, 10, 8
3b. Single arm shoulder press: 3 sets of 12
4. DB pullover: 3 sets of 12
5. Incline DB delt raise: 3 sets of 15
6. EZ bar curl: 3 sets of 5
7. Hammer curl: 2 sets of 20 ea arm
8. Finisher: Barbell pushup descending from 20 to 1


As you can see, this is a long workout. The picture above is taken during my last set of Barbell pushup. I added chains to my last ten sets. Love the clanking sound.

That's it for today. Stay strong and get stronger.