EPISODE · Nov 11, 2015 · 43 MIN
Top 5 Series: Upper Back Edition
from Blood and Iron
The first installment in a new series of episodes. Justin and I take our years of training for powerlifting, strongman and throwing and breakdown our Top 5s in different categories. This week we look at training the upper back. The upper back is the secret weapon for sports performance. For many, the missing key in the spinal stability chain needed for stronger deadlifts and squats. We rank and compare our personal favorites exercises for building strong, thick backs and explain why they work. Follow us at: @blood_and_ironshow on Instagram @BloodNIronShow on Twitter Bloodandironshow.wordpress.com Blood and Iron on Facebook Justin: @Blatnikstrength on Instagram Blatnikstrength.com Justin Blatnik on Facebook Please take a minute to drop a 5 star review with a humorous name. Maybe we can do a giveaway for the best. Submit your questions to the B&I Facebook page for the monthly Q&A. Thanks everybody, if not for you there is no us.
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The first installment in a new series of episodes. Justin and I take our years of training for powerlifting, strongman and throwing and breakdown our Top 5s in different categories. This week we look at training the upper back. The upper back is the secret weapon for sports performance. For many, the missing key in the spinal stability chain needed for stronger deadlifts and squats. We rank and compare our personal favorites exercises for building strong, thick backs and explain why they work. Follow us at: @blood_and_ironshow on Instagram @BloodNIronShow on Twitter Bloodandironshow.wordpress.com Blood and Iron on Facebook Justin: @Blatnikstrength on Instagram Blatnikstrength.com Justin Blatnik on Facebook Please take a minute to drop a 5 star review with a humorous name. Maybe we can do a giveaway for the best. Submit your questions to the B&I Facebook page for the monthly Q&A. Thanks everybody, if not for you there is no us.
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