back pictures, need advice

red5260 · Oct 13, 2009

well, here's some shots of my back I took today. I'd like some feedback. I think I got width but not enough thickness. Maybe I'm not flexing right. Or maybe I'm too pale. I am currently 5 10" 228. Not sure if I'll ever compete. But I like to focus on symmetry. With size of course

thebrick · Oct 14, 2009

you have a very good overall shape, but I think you are right, more thickness and density would be good.

What's your back routine look like?

Pristi1340 · Oct 14, 2009

i think you look good. are you natty? you have a great base

latimus · Oct 14, 2009

prety goog back man. your lats insert pretty low which is sick because you fill that out your gonna look like a bat! hard to tell symetry when bodyfat levels are higher. If you peel down to 6-8% you can really then see the symetrical balances and inbalances alot better. I wouldnt worry to much about that. At my level and your level its about getting the overall size and then work on bringing laging parts when ur size is towards its max out point.

RONJON · Oct 14, 2009

lookin good bro

weight78 · Oct 14, 2009

I say barbell rows, rack pulls and chins.

red5260 · Oct 14, 2009

Pristi1340 said:
i think you look good. are you natty? you have a great base

Thank you. I am natural so far yes.
I train back ever 4 days. One exercise for width. One exercise for thickness. A= Rack chins, deadlifts. B= Rack deadlifts, pulldowns. C= Tbar rows, hammer strength pulldowns. Those are the three current back workouts. I am new to rack deadlifts. I like them. My reps on deadlifts have to run higher. I am in my 30's and I have DDD between L5 and S1. But if I side-monitor my form and keep my spine flat (balanced pressure on the discs), I can pull some good weight.

weight78 · Oct 15, 2009

red5260 said:
Thank you. I am natural so far yes.
I train back ever 4 days. One exercise for width. One exercise for thickness. A= Rack chins, deadlifts. B= Rack deadlifts, pulldowns. C= Tbar rows, hammer strength pulldowns. Those are the three current back workouts. I am new to rack deadlifts. I like them. My reps on deadlifts have to run higher. I am in my 30's and I have DDD between L5 and S1. But if I side-monitor my form and keep my spine flat (balanced pressure on the discs), I can pull some good weight.

I take it your doing DC style?