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Why Every Lifter Should Be Doing Meadows Rows
Better than dumbbell rows? Find out why Meadows Rows deserve a spot in your program.
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Why Meadows Rows
The Meadows Row is an excellent exercise for developing a strong and balanced back. Named after legendary coach John Meadows, this row variation utilizes a landmine setup to target key pulling muscles in a unique way.
Whether you're a powerlifter, strongman, or bodybuilder, adding the Meadows Row to your routine can enhance your lat, trap, and rear delt development while also strengthening your core.
How Meadows Rows Differ From Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
Just like there are difference between T-Bar Row and Barbell Row, the Meadows Row has benefits of its own.
The Meadows Row and Single-Arm Dumbbell Row are both unilateral pulling exercises, but they differ in execution, muscle emphasis, and stability requirements. The Meadows Row uses an overhand grip with the elbow flared outward, which shifts the focus to the rear delts, traps, and upper back rather than isolating the lats.
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How Much Difference Does A Couple Of Kilos Make?
What does another 5, 10 or 15 kilos on the bar mean to you?
2.5kg can be the difference between a gold medal lift, or red lights that leave you agonizingly short.
The smallest weight can mean a new personal record or just another sticking point in a long line of frustrating fails.
And an extra plate or two on the bar can be lifts you wouldn’t have dared tried months ago… or an “over the edge” weight that risks injury and puts you out of action for months.
When you’ve got 200kg on a deadlift, an extra 5kg is just 2.5%. With tiny fractions like that, it usually isn’t raw strength that makes your third lift a winner.
There’s a multitude of factors at play, but you already know one of the most important: technique.
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Should You Train Glutes Two Days in a Row?
Whether or not you can train the same muscle group two days in a row is a controversial topic in the fitness industry. Many trainers agree that training small muscle groups such as the calves on consecutive days is okay, but there’s still some disagreement about whether or not you can train the glutes on back-to-back days.
So, can you train glutes two days in a row? Sometimes. Read the full guide to see whether it makes sense for you.
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