Group: General Fitness & Exercise

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Widening

ssshawnnn
ssshawnnn
Posts: 1
Joined: 2004/05/18
Canada
2004/05/18, 10:00 PM
I've been working out for about 5 months now, and i am getting stronger and bigger, however my body build is still narrow. Such as I do not have broad shoulders, or a broad back. Is there any way I can do exercises to help broaden my upper body? Any help is appreciated.
asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2004/05/18, 10:12 PM
5 months is not that long, keep it up. prioritize shoulders and back if you need more of a v-taper to your physique.

Heay weight, hard work, good form. Do pull-ups, pull-downs, rows, shoulder presses, lateral raises.

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david_s81
david_s81
Posts: 543
Joined: 2004/04/09
United States
2004/05/18, 11:50 PM
wide-grip. you won't be able to do as much weight, but it'll come with time.

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bigandrew
bigandrew
Posts: 5,146
Joined: 2002/10/21
United States
2004/05/19, 02:53 PM
Wide grip don't neccassrly mean a wide back......You can't change a shap of a muscle, only make it bigger.......good form on back days and shoulder days will really help.

My personal favs.......
dumbell one arm rows
behind the back shrugs( head down)hold it for 3 sec)
deadlifts
t bar rows
cable rows ( medium grip)
partial deadlifts
upright rows
side laterals
bent over laterals

Also good diet is very important, can't build muscle with a crappy diet.

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