Main Area Targeted: midback
(rhomboids, lats, teres major and minor, infraspinatus, middle and lower
trapezius)
Strengths: The T-bar’s slight edge comes in the
placement of the weight directly underneath the torso and a more advantageous
angle of attack. The angle of the body makes it easier to do correctly. T-Bar
is excellent for thickness in the midback area.
Weaknesses: A practical concern when using a
barbell is easily rectified. The 45-pound plates are too big and you may not
get a full range of motion. Instead, use plates no bigger than the 25s — just
stack more on as you pyramid.
How-To: Load one end of a barbell with the other
secure in a corner of the room. Straddle the bar facing the plates and bend
about 45 degrees at the hips. Bend your knees and grasp the bar, hand-over-hand
style. Keeping your chest up and back flat, head in a neutral position,
strongly pull the bar up toward your chest as your elbows shift back behind
you. Remain bent over as you pull the weight upward. Hold the peak contracted
position momentarily before slowly lowering the weight, and don’t let it rest
on the floor between reps. For more Back Exercises visit Body Boyz United ~ Empowering U2B-Body Fit!
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