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« on: October 04, 2011, 02:18:02 PM »
I'm really getting annoyed with this, I'm having issues developing my mid back which is commonly called " The Christmas Tree " . I do heavy barbell rows slow and controlled and I really focus on the top of the movement for the greatest tension yet I still haven't developed it yet.

Could it also be a problem with my BF % affecting my ability to see it?, I'm currently at 12% the last time I checked. Any advice would be great guys! Smiley
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    « Reply #1 on: October 04, 2011, 02:38:00 PM »
    To see the christmas tree your bf% needs to be really low also it takes a while to develop it so it might be another 6 months before you have enough muscle to see.
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    « Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 04:54:42 PM »
    Quote from: Davebrown1 on October 04, 2011, 02:38:00 PM
    To see the christmas tree your bf% needs to be really low also it takes a while to develop it so it might be another 6 months before you have enough muscle to see.

    Oh I see, alright thanks for letting me know!
    I'll assume it's similar to a 6 pack, 10% and below?
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    « Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 05:15:28 PM »
    I didn't know back is alias as 'Xmas Tree'... lol'ed
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    sorry for going off topic...
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    « Reply #4 on: October 04, 2011, 05:24:44 PM »
    Quote from: Raiyuden on October 04, 2011, 04:54:42 PM
    Quote from: Davebrown1 on October 04, 2011, 02:38:00 PM
    To see the christmas tree your bf% needs to be really low also it takes a while to develop it so it might be another 6 months before you have enough muscle to see.

    Oh I see, alright thanks for letting me know!
    I'll assume it's similar to a 6 pack, 10% and below?

    Around 8% I would say. People with very large spinal erectors might be able to see it at 10-12% though.
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    « Reply #5 on: October 04, 2011, 05:48:07 PM »
    Quote from: Mr-Tyco on October 04, 2011, 05:15:28 PM
    I didn't know back is alias as 'Xmas Tree'... lol'ed
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    sorry for going off topic...

    Haha yeah, I wasn't sure what they were talking about at first until I saw a pic of it Tongue
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    « Reply #6 on: October 04, 2011, 06:22:32 PM »
    Please tell me you are squatting and deadlifting along with the rows... And yes, bodyfat is the major component.
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    « Reply #7 on: October 04, 2011, 08:53:08 PM »
    Quote from: Raiyuden on October 04, 2011, 02:18:02 PM
    I'm really getting annoyed with this, I'm having issues developing my mid back which is commonly called " The Christmas Tree " . I do heavy barbell rows slow and controlled and I really focus on the top of the movement for the greatest tension yet I still haven't developed it yet.

    Could it also be a problem with my BF % affecting my ability to see it?, I'm currently at 12% the last time I checked. Any advice would be great guys! Smiley

    do hyper extensions, it's good for the back.
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