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Build V-Man Lats with Bent-Over Barbell Rowing

TrainingAugust 28, 2025204Views 0Likes 0Comments

An instructional article on the Bent Over Row one of the hardest and most beneficial exercises for back development. I recall Roger Walker's words when he was explaining the exercise to me recently. "Bent Over Rows was like digging holes in the road. Very demanding. I would use about 250lbs or something as that…

Bodybuilding Hints (May 1971)

TrainingAugust 27, 2025246Views 1Like 0Comments

The focus this month is on the Swinging Swingbell, the Dumbell Pull-Up while bending forward and Floor Dips with weight on your back. Source: Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #16 - Muscular Development (May 1971) Page #17 - Muscular Development (May 1971)

Muscle by Muscle Scapulae

TrainingJuly 31, 2025258Views 0Likes 0Comments

Donald Dennis focuses on back development in this months edition of "Muscle by Muscle" Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #19 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #20 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #21 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11)

TrainingJuly 12, 2025363Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tony Emmott shares his back training philosophies and routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #62 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #63 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

Shaping Up with the Help of Pullups

TrainingJune 20, 2025274Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the best of all exercises for upper body development is chinning. Enjoy this article that focuses exclusively on this exercise. Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #56 - MuscleMag International (Issue…

Bodybuilding Hints (Oct 1970)

TrainingMay 30, 2025460Views 0Likes 0Comments

The exercises featured this month the Front Squat with Barbell, Leg Pull-Up to the Chest while Seated and the Pullover on the Bench. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 18 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 18 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972)

How Does Al Beckles Train his Super Back and his Massive Chest

TrainingMay 8, 2025616Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Lund provides an excellent overview of Al Beckles chest and back training routine. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #17 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #27 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #28 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

Massive Malcom Brenner Builds His Mighty Back and Shoulder this way!

TrainingApril 28, 2025418Views 0Likes 0Comments

Malcom Brenner shares his back and shoulder routine. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #30 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #31 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #32 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #33 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #72 - Mr America (June 1962)

Successful Chest and Back Training

TrainingApril 25, 2025420Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Shealy shares his chest and back training routine. Source: Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #22 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #44 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #48 - Muscle Power (March 1958) Page #50 - Muscle Power (March 1958)

Little Hints for Building Bigger Muscles

TrainingApril 21, 2025565Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider provides insight in four exercises for building bigger muscles. Source: Mr America (June 1962) Page #34 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #35 - Mr America (June 1962)

Chins – the key to greatness

TrainingMarch 25, 2025557Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva provides some helpful pointers that will help you develop a broader and more impressive back. This article is most probably 'ghost written' as Sergio goes to great lengths to praise Joe Weider and the Weider Research Clinic whilst also promoting Weider products! Despite this, the article is still full of great information. Source:…

Richard Reveals Remaining Swarzie Secrets….

TrainingJanuary 20, 2025571Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Richard shares the time he trained back and biceps with Arnold Schwarzenegger Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 2 No. 3 (August 1971) Page #14 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page #16 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.2 No.3 (August 1971) Page…

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Build V-Man Lats with Bent-Over Barbell Rowing

Bodybuilding Hints (May 1971)

Muscle by Muscle Scapulae

Back

Shaping Up with the Help of Pullups

Bodybuilding Hints (Oct 1970)

How Does Al Beckles Train his Super Back and his Massive Chest

Massive Malcom Brenner Builds His Mighty Back and Shoulder this way!

Successful Chest and Back Training

Little Hints for Building Bigger Muscles

Chins – the key to greatness

Richard Reveals Remaining Swarzie Secrets….

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