Heavy AF Back Strength Training with Sadie Meyer (she/her)

Heavy AF Back Strength Training with Sadie Meyer (she/her)

Workout: 

1A. Pull-Up (Machine-Assisted or Band-Assisted): 4 sets x 10 reps 

Rest 2:00

 

2A. Plate-Loaded Row: 4 sets of 6-8 reps (HEAVY) 

Note: Increase weight every set; You can use a dumbbell or cable set-up for this exercise, too. 

2B. DB Lateral Raise: 4 sets x 20 reps (light to moderate weight) 

Rest 2:00

 

3A. Wide-Grip Lat-Pulldown: 4 sets x 8-15 reps (HEAVY) 

Note: Increase weight every set as reps decrease  

3B. Behind the Neck Push Press: 4 sets x 12 reps (moderate)  

Rest 2:00

 

4A. Close-Grip Lat Pulldown: 4 sets x 12-15 reps 

4B. Alternating DB Bicep Curls: 4 sets x 12-15 reps/side 

 Rest 2:00 

 

Warm-Up Suggestions: 

  • Treadmill (low speed) 
  • Rowing Machine (low speed) 
  • Band Pull-Aparts
  • Plate Rear Delt Fly 
  • Lat Pulldown (light weight)  

Cool Down Suggestions: 

  • Treadmill (low speed) 
  • Stretch/Yoga  

 

Designed by: Sadie Meyer, MS, RDN, CPT  

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