Hypertrophy I Questions: Back Volume and Barbell Substitutions

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi Docs,

I recently purchased the Hypertrophy I template, and in reviewing the prescribed exercises, I had a couple of hopefully quick questions:

  1. Noticed the upper back exercises are prescribed as GPP. What exercises are recommended for upper back hypertrophy?
  2. For supplemental exercises, dumbbell flyes are recommended. In the absence of a set of dumbbells, what substitute would you recommend? Thanks so much!
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Cgarvey,

  1. All lifting has the potential to drive hypertrophy. The gpp and regularly programmed work drives hypertrophy for the upper back in particular.
  2. Pushups or similar.

-Jordan