Building a strong, V-shaped back is pretty basic. Do pull-ups. Its simple, just not easy! Pull-ups are hard. That is the exact reason that they are so effective in building the upper body muscle we all crave. 

Pull-ups involve more total muscle in your entire upper body than any other back exercise.  Pull-ups cause more stimulus to the muscles of your back, and your entire upper body, than any other exercise you can do in your workouts. Its an awesome feeling to lift your own bodyweight for reps. Its an expression of pure strength. 

If you regularly do pull-ups, there is a good chance that you won’t have back related pain and issues that millions of people worldwide suffer with every day.

The strength gains achieved from performing pull-ups translate into real life scenarios, like pulling yourself onto a boat after water skiing or climbing a rock wall.

When designing P90X Tony Horton centered the Resistance work around pull-ups. Tony is a smart man!

Are you a little nervous before P90X Chest & Back or Legs & Back day? If you are, you are on the right track because you know its going to be hard and as a result super effective.

Pull ups will be an awesome tool in your Fitness Toolbox that you can use to move closer to your Fitness Goals!

Live Strong ~ Live Lean

Mike