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Title: how many sets for back?
Post by: roc on July 02, 2008, 11:59:14 PM
i usually do approx 18sets. iv'e always felt that could pound on that complex muscle group. overtraining back would be difficult in my opinion
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Matt C on July 03, 2008, 12:02:02 AM
I did 10 sets:

Four sets of deadlifts (I got 315 for 15 on the second set today so it was a good day).
Four sets on the Icarian row machine: http://www.buyfitnessonline.com/catalog/images/CYBEX_Dual_Axis_Row_Rear_Delt___.jpg
Two sets of incline dumbbell rows.

Although I'm not really a good person to ask about training advice.  Then again to be honest, I think my lack of gains is related to diet and not training.  I would say my training is sound for the most part, but I need to get the calories up.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Method101 on July 03, 2008, 12:54:38 AM
I did 10 sets:

Four sets of deadlifts (I got 315 for 15 on the second set today so it was a good day).
Four sets on the Icarian row machine: http://www.buyfitnessonline.com/catalog/images/CYBEX_Dual_Axis_Row_Rear_Delt___.jpg
Two sets of incline dumbbell rows.

Although I'm not really a good person to ask about training advice.  Then again to be honest, I think my lack of gains is related to diet and not training.  I would say my training is sound for the most part, but I need to get the calories up.
if your diet was poor your strength would not have gone up as much as it has.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: flexingtonsteele on July 03, 2008, 01:08:47 AM
I just say do two width exercises and two rowing movments. The sets and reps matter on what type of training you prefer.

But generally I think 10-12 sets is enough.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Cleanest Natural on July 03, 2008, 02:04:17 AM
my ideea of back is pulling movements for lats and rowing for middle and traps...and hyperextensions..I don't see the need for deadlifts..and another thing....I believe in moderate weights for back to realy feel it because going too heavy will involve the arms too much.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: roc on July 03, 2008, 02:11:00 AM
does anyone here still incorporate T bar rows. they seem to really hit the entire back. i love that exercise
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Bluto on July 03, 2008, 02:52:42 AM
I did 27 sets last time.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: roc on July 03, 2008, 03:00:06 AM
bluto i don't know if your serious but i was in the 20 range and my elbows were killing me for a few weeks. no doubt i needed a little layoff
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: MAXX on July 03, 2008, 03:00:21 AM
its usually around 20-25 sets

6-7 different different exercises.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: MAXX on July 03, 2008, 03:04:10 AM
does anyone here still incorporate T bar rows. they seem to really hit the entire back. i love that exercise
yep. i love them to. i do them like Jay Cutler and Ronnie. With a barbell and hooking on a close grip handle bar.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Bluto on July 03, 2008, 03:06:35 AM
bluto i don't know if your serious but i was in the 20 range and my elbows were killing me for a few weeks. no doubt i needed a little layoff

For hypertrophy I believe you need a lot of sets.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: kyomu on July 03, 2008, 03:20:24 AM
I did 27 sets last time.
Are you in Gym 4 hour or something?
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: dr.chimps on July 03, 2008, 03:32:15 AM
I just say do two width exercises and two rowing movments. The sets and reps matter on what type of training you prefer.

But generally I think 10-12 sets is enough.
Agree. Did this yesterday, then 6 sets for traps. 
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Purge_WTF on July 03, 2008, 08:41:50 AM
  10-12 when cutting, at least 20 when bulking.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Bluto on July 03, 2008, 08:45:22 AM
Are you in Gym 4 hour or something?

back doesnt take so long maybe 1-1,5 hour? i rest 90 seconds between sets
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 09:04:17 AM
Volume in the key for bodybuilding (training).
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Overload on July 03, 2008, 09:10:24 AM
12-15 sets max

Deadlifts x 3
Chins x 3
Rows x 3
Pullovers x 3

This is working sets only...

8)
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: leon on July 03, 2008, 09:28:04 AM
five sets X five exercises. No deadlifts, I'm an old guy with bad back.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: ChestBrockwell on July 03, 2008, 09:32:02 AM
back n chest today  total 18 sets for back

Superset
pec dec 3 sets
pull overs 3 sets

superset
one arm cable rows 3 sets
stiff arm lat pull downs 3 sets

pull downs behind the neck 2 sets
reverse grip pull downs 2 sets
seated cable rows 2 sets

weighted hyperextensions 3 sets
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: pumpster on July 03, 2008, 09:34:36 AM
does anyone here still incorporate T bar rows. they seem to really hit the entire back. i love that exercise

Better than any other rowing motion IMO.

If your sets are intense you really don't need more than 9-12 sets of upper back excluding warmup, other than when cutting before a contest. Chose a pulldown/chin motion, one row, one pullover per workout, can always rotate other exercise in and out over time.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: swilkins1984 on July 03, 2008, 09:34:36 AM
3-4 Pulldowns
3-4 BB Rows
3 Nautilus Pullover
3 Deadlifts

 This includes the warm up set.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: elite_lifter on July 03, 2008, 09:38:20 AM
18 sets
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: bigmc on July 03, 2008, 12:44:17 PM
For hypertrophy I believe you need a lot of sets.

you are not training hard enough

if you need to do 27 sets

i would be suprised if you have done 27 sets total in your whole life
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Bluto on July 03, 2008, 01:04:53 PM
you are not training hard enough

if you need to do 27 sets

i would be suprised if you have done 27 sets total in your whole life

i train harder than most. lots of sets are needed for hypertrophy.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: bigmc on July 03, 2008, 01:10:01 PM
i train harder than most. lots of sets are needed for hypertrophy.

two words

dorian yates
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 01:14:08 PM
two words

dorian yates

Two more words........ALL DRUGS!

Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: JohnnyVegas on July 03, 2008, 01:14:33 PM
does anyone here still incorporate T bar rows. they seem to really hit the entire back. i love that exercise

T-bars, and to a lessor extent barbell rows, is IMO the best overall Back Builder.


18 sets

This is a good number. The back is comprised of 10-12 different muscles, so it is much more complex than say the chest (pec major, pec minor), legs (6 major muscles),  calves (2 major muscles), biceps (3 major muscles), delts (one muscle-3 heads).

18- 20-22 sets is a must to really hit everything in the back.

five sets X five exercises. No deadlifts, I'm an old guy with bad back.

I usually do 5 exercises, but only average 4 sets per exercise........

back doesnt take so long maybe 1-1,5 hour? i rest 90 seconds between sets


I am done in 40 minutes........very short rest times....
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: bigmc on July 03, 2008, 01:16:03 PM
Two more words........ALL DRUGS!



two more words

you suck
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 01:18:51 PM
two more words

you suck

You've got be pretty naive to think he actually built that back training HIT.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: WJ_Harley on July 03, 2008, 01:20:00 PM
You've got be pretty naive to think he actually built that back training HIT.
HIT is shit, no one gets big that way.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: 240 is Back on July 03, 2008, 01:23:38 PM
Volume in the key for bodybuilding (training).

I agree with that.  Of course you'll always have a dorian who can do 6 sets and inject a gallon of insulin and grow.  But for most people, high number of sets seem to work best.  

Brutal 240 back width
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: bigmc on July 03, 2008, 01:25:10 PM
You've got be pretty naive to think he actually built that back training HIT.

i don't

however 27 sets is too much especially if you are natural

unless you lift like a bitch
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 01:28:52 PM
HIT is shit, no one gets big that way.

EXACTLY!!
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 01:30:15 PM
i don't

however 27 sets is too much especially if you are natural

unless you lift like a bitch

I never said "27" sets.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: JohnnyVegas on July 03, 2008, 01:31:27 PM
You've got be pretty naive to think he actually built that back training HIT.

Dorian used a **modified*** HIT system,which was 6-8 sets total. Could easily work.

If you recall Mike Mentzer's HIT was ONE SET per body part 3x a week, 30 minutes each work out. That is the stupidest shit I ever heard-but 8 sets is doable in HIT.

Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Stavios on July 03, 2008, 01:32:23 PM
EXACTLY!!

really, you hate low volume training ?

I dont know why but I tought the opposite
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: bigmc on July 03, 2008, 01:33:05 PM
I never said "27" sets.

i never advocated hit

dorian never trained hit

hit is mentzer one set per body part which is bullshit

10 to 12 sets per bodypart is plenty if you lift hard

Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: WJ_Harley on July 03, 2008, 01:34:03 PM
i never advocated hit

dorian never trained hit

hit is mentzer one set per body part which is bullshit

10 to 12 sets per bodypart is plenty if you lift hard


yeah 10-12 is definitely enough if you're training hard enough.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: JohnnyVegas on July 03, 2008, 01:55:47 PM
yeah 10-12 is definitely enough if you're training hard enough.

x3....yep-plenty!
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Bluto on July 03, 2008, 02:06:06 PM
no

say you use 5x5 protocol and do 4 exercises for back thats 20 sets

maybe you wanna throw some back extensions in there. that's another 3 sets.

stop training like pussies ! "oh its enouigh oh its enough"

it's never enough !
NEVER

NEVER EVER

Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Your MAAAAaaaa on July 03, 2008, 02:11:16 PM
I just say do two width exercises and two rowing movments. The sets and reps matter on what type of training you prefer.

But generally I think 10-12 sets is enough.

ahahahaha


says the liquorice beast!

ta ta


Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Bluto on July 03, 2008, 02:23:27 PM
This is how I do it in Timesquare. I use wrist wraps and a weight belt. Always the same exercises but always different order. Twice every ten days?

3-4X jackhammer rows. (bent rows with dumbells) Then 1X one arm row with the 150# each side.
6X deadlifts
6X bent rows
6X close grip Ronnie rows in the corner
4-5x hyperextensions with no weight
always the finale is pull ups. as many as I can do. as many sets until I call it a day. Like 3 or 4 sets?

So I guess the answer to the question is around 25 sets.




sounds good to me

i bet the back begs for mercy after that one !!!

MIGHTY BACK !!!!

MIGHTY BACK !!!

AAAAAAARGH!!!

LET'S SEE THAT CHRISTMAS TREE !!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: Matt C on July 03, 2008, 02:26:37 PM
I think we should do a 315 for reps deadlift challenge!
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: JohnnyVegas on July 03, 2008, 04:48:50 PM
I think we should do a 315   135 for reps deadlift challenge!

I'll take the 135 fo reps challenge!
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: SweetMuscles on July 03, 2008, 05:32:38 PM
I'll take the 135 fo reps challenge!

hahaha this from the guy who claims 20 inch natural guns but firstly refuses to post a pic. then says he doesn't have a camera. then says his buddy has one. then says he took one but it came out too small.

ahahahahahahahahahahhaha ahahahahahhaahhahahaha ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: mass 04 on July 03, 2008, 05:37:36 PM
I agree with that.  Of course you'll always have a dorian who can do 6 sets and inject a gallon of insulin and grow.  But for most people, high number of sets seem to work best.  

Brutal 240 back width
very tasteful photo. You should be a model.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: benchmstr on July 03, 2008, 05:47:07 PM
8 sets monday and friday

4 deadlift
4 chins wide

8 sets on wed.

4 barbell rows
4 chins narrow

bench
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: JohnnyVegas on July 03, 2008, 05:50:13 PM
hahaha this from the guy who claims 20 inch natural guns but firstly refuses to post a pic. then says he doesn't have a camera. then says his buddy has one. then says he took one but it came out too small.

ahahahahahahahahahahhaha ahahahahahhaahhahahaha ;D ;D ;D


Look who's talking!
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: SweetMuscles on July 03, 2008, 05:55:24 PM

Look who's talking!

Dude, I'm not the one claiming to have 20 inch guns, am I.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: pumpster on July 03, 2008, 06:14:39 PM
you are not training hard enough

if you need to do 27 sets

i would be suprised if you have done 27 sets total in your whole life

hahaha agree totally, those doing high sets are cruising thru most of em. Moderate sets with high intensity, lower sets with insane instensity or coast doing high volume.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 09:48:59 PM
really, you hate low volume training ?

I dont know why but I tought the opposite

For bodybuilding purposes, low volume or "HIT" is useless for hypertrophy.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 09:55:54 PM
Dorian used a **modified*** HIT system,which was 6-8 sets total. Could easily work.

If you recall Mike Mentzer's HIT was ONE SET per body part 3x a week, 30 minutes each work out. That is the stupidest shit I ever heard-but 8 sets is doable in HIT.



If I recall, both of there training methods were low reps like in the 3-6 range or less. Not condusive for bbing purposes, and before you say "well it worked for Dorian and Mentzer", take into consideration any type of training works when on gear.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: body88 on July 03, 2008, 09:59:09 PM
I did back tonight.... This what I did :

Wide grip chins - 5 x 10

Close grip Chins - 5 x 10

Bent over row - 5 x 10, 10, 8, 8, 6

Seated row (hammer strength machine) - 5 x 10

Good mornings - 5 x 10

Finshed up with 100 crunches - on the seated crunch machine.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:04:38 PM
I did back tonight.... This what I did :

Wide grip chins - 5 x 10

Close grip Chins - 5 x 10

Bent over row - 5 x 10, 10, 8, 8, 6

Seated row (hammer strength machine) - 5 x 10

Good mornings - 5 x 10

Finshed up with 100 crunches - on the seated crunch machine.


Now thats a good routien for hypertrophy. The only thing I'd do differently is low back on a leg day.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: body88 on July 03, 2008, 10:08:22 PM

Now thats a good routien for hypertrophy. The only thing I'd do differently is low back on a leg day.

Thanks, how would you break up quads? Infact, could you write me a program when you get some time? I need something new.....I like to work on a 2 day on, one day off split.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:10:27 PM
Here are some guidelines I have posted on numerous occations;


Power - 1-3 reps

Strength - 5-8 reps

Hypertrophy - 8-12

Anything more than 15-20 goes into muscular endurance
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:11:30 PM
Thanks, how would you break up quads? Infact, could you write me a program when you get some time? I need something new.....I like to work on a 2 day on, one day off split.

For bodybuilding or sport?

Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: chaos on July 03, 2008, 10:11:56 PM
Thanks, how would you break up quads? Infact, could you write me a program when you get some time? I need something new.....I like to work on a 2 day on, one day off split.
I'm sure he will, but it's going to cost you$$$$$$$. ::)
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: body88 on July 03, 2008, 10:13:31 PM
For bodybuilding or sport?




Bodybuilding, but I would also like some explosion training. Can you do something that is a mix? I know your busy, so I appreciate it.

Something simple is fine.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:14:08 PM
I'm sure he will, but it's going to cost you$$$$$$$. ::)

No, only you ;D!
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: chaos on July 03, 2008, 10:15:16 PM
No, only you ;D!
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:15:36 PM

Bodybuilding, but I would also like some explosion training. Can you do something that is a mix? I know your busy, so I appreciate it.



Yes, I always include function in my routeins. You want lower body only right?
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:16:26 PM


LOL.......that's "Mr" Asshole too you ;D
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: body88 on July 03, 2008, 10:21:06 PM
Yes, I always include function in my routeins. You want lower body only right?

I'll take whatever you have the time to write out.... I need a new split in general..... I have been training the same way for years. I would consider myself an advanced trainer ( not by getbig standards of course).
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: chaos on July 03, 2008, 10:23:43 PM
I'll take whatever you have the time to write out.... I need a new split in general..... I have been training the same way for years. I would consider myself an advanced trainer ( not by getbig standards of course).
Pick up a flex mag, it will only cost you 5 bucks vs the several hundred "Joe" will try to charge you.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: body88 on July 03, 2008, 10:26:07 PM
Pick up a flex mag, it will only cost you 5 bucks vs the several hundred "Joe" will try to charge you.

I know what your saying, I have been training for a little over 12 years....Tried a lot of things, worked with a national level guy, when I was delusional about bb. I'm on a charity kick tonight, any new training advice would be appreciated. My workouts are stagnant, and I'm sick of reading!


Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: chaos on July 03, 2008, 10:27:00 PM
I know what your saying, I have been training for a little over 12 years....Tried a lot of things, worked with a national level guy, when I was delusional about bb. I'm on a charity kick tonight, any new training advice would be appreciated.
Try flipping over to powerlifting for a few months. That'll shake you up.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: body88 on July 03, 2008, 10:28:05 PM
Try flipping over to powerlifting for a few months. That'll shake you up.

You do that type of work? I do need some thickness in my physique.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: chaos on July 03, 2008, 10:30:00 PM
You do that type of work? I do need some thickness in my physique.
Sometimes, I'm starting a program Monday that Magoo sent me a link to, should be interesting.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:31:24 PM
I'll take whatever you have the time to write out.... I need a new split in general..... I have been training the same way for years. I would consider myself an advanced trainer ( not by getbig standards of course).

I'll get too you sometime before Monday. If you want pm your email.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:33:01 PM
Pick up a flex mag, it will only cost you 5 bucks vs the several hundred "Joe" will try to charge you.

I understand thats the research material for you guys, I prefer something a little more indepth.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: body88 on July 03, 2008, 10:37:45 PM
I'll get too you sometime before Monday. If you want pm your email.


Thanks Joe..
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: body88 on July 03, 2008, 10:39:35 PM
Sometimes, I'm starting a program Monday that Magoo sent me a link to, should be interesting.

Send me that link for shits and giggles..... Thanks, bro.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: chaos on July 03, 2008, 10:40:03 PM
I understand thats the research material for you guys, I prefer something a little more indepth.
Brutal trying to throw Body88 of the cheap track so he'll spend too much money with you. ::)

body88 if you want the link Magoo sent me, shoot me a PM.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: The Coach on July 03, 2008, 10:52:19 PM
Brutal trying to throw Body88 of the cheap track so he'll spend too much money with you. ::)

body88 if you want the link Magoo sent me, shoot me a PM.

Nothing cheap, He'll get two full programs. One for bodybuilding and Phase I power/strenght protocol I designed for my athletes.
Title: Re: how many sets for back?
Post by: roc on July 03, 2008, 11:58:16 PM
how much time do you get biggers spent on width exercises, sets, rep range, failure every set? iv'e tried to stay focused on 3 exercises regarding width, pull downs, smith machine pulldowns, t bar rows wide grip.