Was great to see one of my favourite pieces of equipment today at Gold’s Gym in Port Kennedy.
A brand spanking new plate-loaded DY Row machine!
This of course made famous by the legendary 6 time Mr Olympia, Dorian Yates.
This was one of his favourite exercises that he used to develop his incredible contest winning back. He had one of these at his hardcore Temple Gym in Birmingham, where he trained and prepped for his Mr Olympia contests.
Dorian believed that this exercise, combined with his underhand grip barbell bent rows, were the keys to his freaky back development.
This movement not only gives you a tremendous stretch of the lats under the armpits at the top of the movement, but also allows you to pin your elbows back at the bottom of the arc so as work the lower lats through their girth to the point where they insert just above your hips.
The lower lats are hard to develop and take time to bring out, but when this happens, the result is very impressive looking back musculature from top to bottom.
Many thanks to the amazing owners of my Gym, Chad, Amy & Brendon, for acquiring this piece and for continuing to improve their already fantastic facility!
Bodychisel by Craig. 