Every bodybuilder is eccentric in their approach toward their physique. Dorian Yates is not an exception, and he, in fact, chose to work extensively for his back. The six-time Mr. Olympia indeed had a huge lat compared to others in his era. As a non-American bodybuilder, Yates made history by carving out his space to dominate during his prime in bodybuilding. Though retired, he still advocates issues related to the sport and engages himself in training rookies along with his finding a solution to his injuries in yoga.

Recently, Yates shared his secret behind getting a strong and muscular back and the exercises he followed in his time. With a series of only five workouts, Yates decoded his approach toward building a jacked body. Let’s find out more about his training.

Dorian Yates revealed his mantra behind ripped back

Though the bodybuilding pro had a proportionate waistline, well-defined arm, and chest, Yates always focused on his back. He has a lot to credit for his terrific conditioning—great genetic makeup and metabolism—that eventually paved his path to success, which he did. Lately, The Shadow shared his post via Instagram story showcasing a picture of him on his Instagram sharing his wisdom. He started his post by writing, “The one question that I still get asked is, ‘How did you build your back?! I had good genetics, especially my back as my mum’s lats were wide since she rode horses and worked on a farm, so her back was always strong. ”

Moreover, he shared his method to build a wider back, “My choice of exercises were basic… because they work!” He shared all five workouts he followed to construct a defined and muscular back. Yates used to start his workout by pre-exhausting the “lats without involving the biceps”. And then came lat pull-down, dumbbell or barbell rows, seated cable rows, or Hammer strength rows.

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He usually wrapped up with “hyperextensions or partial deadlifts!” Yates even claimed to provide visible improvement to those he trains, saying, “Even now when I coach people, one of the biggest differences that they immediately see, is an improvement in their back”. However, the former IFBB professional is now enjoying his life after retirement and found his attraction in Yoga to maintain flexibility.

The Shadow looked toward the East to build sustenance of his form with yoga

After suffering from several shoulder, and arm injuries, the pro powerlifter could not even move weights. That’s when he learned about yoga which came to him as a savior. As Yates became a practitioner, yoga helped his body to hear, relax, and increased pliability.

Meditation and yoga changed his perceptions completely making him more focused through this mind-body fitness training. Interestingly, the Muscle Monster did high-intensity workouts that built a muscular physique and is leaning towards a flexible training routine. Do you think yoga could be an alternative training method for bodybuilders after retirement?

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