After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, I'm now focusing on being a bench press specialist for the next year or so (both raw and equipped). I'm currently just trying to increase muscle mass and keep my low back healthy and give it time to rest and recover.

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Monday morning I got in another really quick back training session between clients. I only had about 40 minutes to get things cranked out, so I tried to keep things simple and really use a few different movements to mix things up. It resulted in a good back pump, and it was enough to get the job done.


Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up
Lateral Raises
DB Overhead Press
Rear Delt Raises
DB Bench Press
DB Flys
DB Skull Crushers
DB Rows
DB Curls
15 each

A1) One Arm Smith Machine Row
4x8 per arm

B1) High Row Machine
4x10

C1) Stretchers
3x10

D1) DB Shrugs
4x25