Ernie Taylor’s Favorite Back Workout

EXERCISE
SETS
REPS

Close-grip pulldowns
2*
15-20

Close-grip pulldowns
1
8-10

Wide-grip cable rows
2
12

Hammer Strength rows
2
12

Lat pulldowns
1
12

Forward shrugs
1
8-10

Reverse shrugs
1
6-8

* Warm-up sets using light weight.

Volume: Do two warm-up sets with a light weight for 15-20 reps. The warm-up sets are required because this is the first exercise of the back workout; you will need to prepare the targeted muscles for the rigors of the exercises […]