People say it can’t be done. Can’t get a good back workout without equipment. At least not without a pullup bar. NOT SO. Hit your upper, middle and lower back with no equipment here! Not having equipment is never a good excuse for not working out. Creativity and desire can kill that one every single time! Bodyweight Back Workout (NO PULLUP BAR!)
Every now and then…I decide to just flip on the camera and take you through my workout! Last night it was back and biceps. Here’s exactly what I did…As is customary with all A-X workouts… I’m mixing old school hard core training with new school sports science! The results? 100% Pure, Ripped Athletic Muscle. Step by step back and biceps workout.
If you know anything about ATHLEAN-X…You know we thrive on challenges! Here’s one for you that you can try right now. The Impossible Pullup (Can You Do ONE?) I gave it my best shot…And I still came up just a bit short!
The biggest mistake people make with stretching is…Doing the wrong kind of stretching at the wrong time. BUT…None of that matters if you don’t know HOW to stretch a particular muscle. See the HARDEST muscle to stretch (and how to do it here!) If you’ve ever felt “tight” in your middle or upper back OR You’ve developed “knots” up there that never seem to go away… This stretch is exactly what you need to do!
You’ve probably heard the term a million times…Or worse, you’ve actually dealt with one or know someone that has. A HERNIATED DISC. These occur most often in the low back and can absolutely crush your ability to workout! See what one actually looks like …and how to workout to avoid one. Back pain can come in many different forms and range in seriousness. Is it just a muscle spasm? Is it nerve compression? See some early ways to tell and …
Let me paint a picture for you. You’re in the gym (or at home) training your back…Pulling as much weight as you can handle!! You’re working really hard. BUT…Your back isn’t growing like it should be! I know why. Let me show you here.