The bent over row is a tremendous exercise that primarily works your back.  If you implement strict structure you build a tremendous power base in your core.
For proper form, your feet should be approximately shoulder width apart with some leeway depending on what makes you comfortable.  Next, grab the bar with an overhand grip.  Keep a bend in your knees as your feet and body face straight ahead.  Be absolutely sure that your torso is parallel to the ground and there is no bowing or slant.
When lifting the weight off the flower, you should accentuate the movement so that you …read more

Today was a basketball day. I played 4 games of full court basketball, took an hour rest, and then lifted weights for 35 minutes. By the last rep, my energy was sapped but I did feel good after logging such a thorough workout.
Here was my workout post basketball:

Smith machine EZ bar curl 3×10 67 lbs
regular dumbell curls 1×10 12 lbs
inside grip lat pulldowns 3×10 plate 10
reverse dumbell curls 1×10 25 lbs, 2×10 30 lbs
deadlift w/ dumbells 3×10 60 lbs
incline bench side curls (from fly position with knuckles pointed away from the body) 3×10 25 lbs
dumbell curls with slight …read more

I was really tired today and definitely felt like going to sleep rather than working out, but I wouldn’t be a very good weight lifting blogger if I did that. I pushed myself into the gym and completed an adequate 35 minute workout, focusing solely on my back and bi’s. To kick things off I hit the scales and weighed in at 229 at 8:23 p.m.
Workout
3×12 regular dumbell curls 35 lbs
3×12 back extensions (machine) no weight
3×10 cross reverse curls
3×1 bridge hold 30 seconds
3×10 awkward curls
3×12 inside grip lat pulldowns plate 10
3×12 assorted curls
The goal here is obviously to …read more

I always laugh to myself when I ask this question at a hotel. It just sounds funny. As this is my first post on the weight lifting blog at EveryJoe, let me start by telling you a little about my experience and knowledge and what direction this blog is going to take.
I have lifted weights consistently for 13 years now. I started when I was 15 and I am now 28. My peak performance came at the age of 24. If you want an indicator, my bench press (the standard almost everybody goes by) was …read more