In the bodybuilding world of vein-popping guns and ripped abs, no one will argue the fact that there is nothing more impressive than a freakishly wide and dense back. Even the industry’s best find it difficult to get the thickness and definition that will cause head-turning stares of jealousy.
In the early stages of his career, Dexter Jackson understood the challenges of trying to build a back worthy of competing at the highest level. With focused movements and a well-rounded training regimen, these hardships quickly faded.
After adding some insane width and crazy detail, Dexter won the 3rd place title at the 2007 Mr. Olympia and has now been crowned 2008 Arnold Classic Champ. Being a man of focus, his secret to building a superior v-shaped back is to hit the weights hard while also targeting each complex back muscle from every angle.
Dexter reiterates the importance of not falling into the trap of improper form and sloppy execution. Every muscle-tearing mission requires intense focus while performing full ranges of motion.
Deadlifting 600lbs gives you some serious bragging rights, but there is no way you’re going to build the physique you hunger for if you have to call it quits after one physically draining exercise. To build a back that has barn-door width and 3-D thickness, there are 4 key exercises that must be a part of your weekly training session.
Monday: Quads
Leg Extensions: 4 sets of 20-30 reps
Squats: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Hack Squats: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 10 reps
Tuesday:Chest & Calves
Barbell Bench Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Flyes: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 10-15 reps
Wednesday: Back
Lat Pulldowns: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
T-Bar Rows: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Barbell Deadlifts: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Seated Cable Rows: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Thursday: Shoulders & Hams
Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Incline Lying Side Laterals: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Rear Delt Raises: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Seated Leg Curls: 5 sets of 10 reps
Superset:
Lying Leg Curls: 4 sets of 10 reps
Stiff-Legged Deadlift: 4 sets of 10 reps
Friday: Biceps & Triceps
EZ-Bar Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Hammer Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Preacher Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Tri-Set:
Tricep Pushdowns: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Dips: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Rope Pushdowns: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Ab & Cardio Routine:
Crunches: 3 sets of 50 reps
Knee-ups: 3 sets of 40 reps
Cable Crunches: 3 sets of 30 reps
Abs are worked every other training session or approximately 3 times per week. Dexter does 30 minutes of cardio 2 times per day (AM and PM session), 6 days a week.
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In the early stages of his career, Dexter Jackson understood the challenges of trying to build a back worthy of competing at the highest level. With focused movements and a well-rounded training regimen, these hardships quickly faded.
After adding some insane width and crazy detail, Dexter won the 3rd place title at the 2007 Mr. Olympia and has now been crowned 2008 Arnold Classic Champ. Being a man of focus, his secret to building a superior v-shaped back is to hit the weights hard while also targeting each complex back muscle from every angle.
Dexter reiterates the importance of not falling into the trap of improper form and sloppy execution. Every muscle-tearing mission requires intense focus while performing full ranges of motion.
Deadlifting 600lbs gives you some serious bragging rights, but there is no way you’re going to build the physique you hunger for if you have to call it quits after one physically draining exercise. To build a back that has barn-door width and 3-D thickness, there are 4 key exercises that must be a part of your weekly training session.
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Leg Extensions: 4 sets of 20-30 reps
Squats: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Hack Squats: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 10 reps
Tuesday:Chest & Calves
Barbell Bench Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Flyes: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 10-15 reps
Wednesday: Back
Lat Pulldowns: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
T-Bar Rows: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Barbell Deadlifts: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Seated Cable Rows: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Thursday: Shoulders & Hams
Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Incline Lying Side Laterals: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Rear Delt Raises: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Seated Leg Curls: 5 sets of 10 reps
Superset:
Lying Leg Curls: 4 sets of 10 reps
Stiff-Legged Deadlift: 4 sets of 10 reps
Friday: Biceps & Triceps
EZ-Bar Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Hammer Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Preacher Curls: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Tri-Set:
Tricep Pushdowns: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Dips: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Rope Pushdowns: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Ab & Cardio Routine:
Crunches: 3 sets of 50 reps
Knee-ups: 3 sets of 40 reps
Cable Crunches: 3 sets of 30 reps
Abs are worked every other training session or approximately 3 times per week. Dexter does 30 minutes of cardio 2 times per day (AM and PM session), 6 days a week.
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