If you have a well-developed back, then you already know the importance of barbell rowing. It’s essential for developing thickness in the upper back, and for lats that can best be described as ‘flaring’. Barbell rows are popular, but there are times when they are rendered ineffective because the bodybuilder uses too much weight, or allows their body “English”, or swing, to move the weight. Emphasis is taken off of the upper back muscles, and growth doesn’t occur as it should. Years ago a bodybuilding and health & fitness legend named Vince Gironda devised a new exercise which is still used today by bodybuilders seeking a well-developed back. This exercise is known as Gironda Rows, and allows the bodybuilder to lie completely parallel with the ground and truly stimulate the muscles of the upper back without allowing for cheating.

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