THE ONE ARM ROW: ROW THE BEST EXERCISE FOR LAT GROWTH

THE ONE ARM ROW: ROW THE BEST EXERCISE FOR LAT GROWTH

Hopefully you have been keeping up with the recent training series. If not, here is a quick refresher. We have been discussing the benefits of neuromuscular training and how it can quickly help to improve your strength and size gains. Let me break it down for you even deeper. How deep, “so deep, I put her ass to sleep.” – Ice Cube, It Was a Good Day

 Neuromuscular training focuses on fixing imbalances by awakening dormant, and creating new, neurological pathways. Once strengthened, these pathways cause your weaker muscles to get stronger. This helps to fix your strength imbalances. Once your strength imbalances are fixed, it is easier for your body to get stronger and bigger without getting hurt. 

One of the best ways to help develop the correct neurological pathways is to incorporate unilateral movements in your lifting routines. And one of the best unilateral movements for strengthening and fixing the neurological pathways of your Lats is the one-arm barbell row.

So, you may be wondering what are the criteria for making an exercise effective? Well, I’m glad you asked. To be considered a good exercise, it must allow for a good range of motion. Furthermore, give you a great contraction, and supply the working muscles with enough resistance to grow.

Range of Motion

It is hard to beat the one-arm barbell row when it comes to range of motion. The starting position really allows you to stretch your Lats, and your arm can travel farther behind your body than with other Lat exercises.

 Great Lat Contraction

To get the most growth, you need to fully contract the Lats. Again, it is hard to beat the one-arm barbell row. Because your arm can move further behind your back than with other lat exercises, the muscles contract more. For a full Lat contraction, slightly twist your torso once the barbell reaches your side.

Another benefit of the one-arm barbell row is the curved track of the movement. Because one end of the barbell stays on the ground throughout the exercise, the movement is circular instead of simply up and down. Your arms and the load on the bar stay in more of a natural position for your body throughout the movement, thus allowing for a stronger contraction.

 You Can Use Some Weight

If you want your muscles to grow, you must use some weight. And unfortunately, sometimes the movements that are best for stretching your muscles and give you the best contractions don’t allow you to use a ton of weight. That’s not the case with the one-arm barbell row. Just throw some 45s on and do your thing.

 Fixes Imbalances

And what makes the one-arm barbell row even better is that it is a great neuromuscular exercise. It will allow you to equally grow both sides of your body. And by focusing on one arm at a time, it is easier to feel the targeted muscles working throughout the exercise. This awareness will lead to new neurological pathways, and ultimately new muscular strength and size in your Lats.

THE ONE ARM ROW: ROW THE BEST EXERCISE FOR LAT GROWTH CONCLUSION:

Because of all its benefits, the one-arm barbell row is my choice for the best Lat exercise. Start using them first thing in your workouts, and your friends won’t be able to believe how big your back has gotten. In my opinion, it is the impression you leave while you are walking away that is more memorable than when someone first sees you. That is if you have a big back.

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