How To Build A Wide Back (Fix These 3 Mistakes)

Your back isn't growing because of how you train, not because of your genetics. In this video: the 3 mistakes that hold your lats back, the best exercises for a wide back, and a simple weekly plan. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Why a wide back matters 0:26 What your lats actually are 1:08 Mistake 1: pulling with your arms 1:33 Mistake 2: swinging the weight 1:51 Mistake 3: skipping the stretch 2:10 The best exercises (pulldowns, pull-ups, rows) 3:18 How many sets and reps 3:39 Simple weekly plan 3:56 Progressive overload 4:17 Food and sleep 4:38 Genetics and the V-taper 4:57 How long it takes 5:07 Recap 💡 Quick summary Drive your elbows down toward your hips, not your hands Control the weight: about 1 second up, 3 seconds down Fully stretch your lats at the bottom of every rep 10–20 hard sets per week, 6–12 reps, train your back twice a week 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of body weight and 7–9 hours of sleep Comment which exercise you'll try first, and subscribe for the next video. This video is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk to a doctor before starting a new training program. #widerback #backworkout #latworkout #vtaper