For reference, here are a few videos to illustrate what I’m talking about…
Rounded upper back barbell row (chest facing the floor) @ 0:28:
@ 0:32, a more upright version:
Arched upper back, chest pushed out:
Completely straight back, strict form, sort of the in between @ 1:57:
Obviously you want to have a straight/arched lower back regardless of your preference (although don’t tell Arnold that), and I’m not asking which one is “correct” or “the best”, just wondering if you guys had any thoughts or experience with the different styles.
Stu: It is funny you should say that, because it was through watching Yates and a few other bodybuilders training that I started to question the general recommendation to push your chest out as much as you can for basically every exercise. Learning to round my upper back while lifting has been a positive thing for me as far as back and shoulder training goes.