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Mike O’Hearn Shares ‘Best Old School’ Back Exercise From The 1980s For Mass And Strength

Mike O’Hearn shares an old but effective back workout that has helped the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger to stay in shape
Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Written by Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Last Updated onAugust 5, 2022

Mike O Hearn

Mike O Hearn - Image via @mikeohearn Instagram/Youtube

Mike O’Hearn recently shared an old-school workout from the 1980’s era of bodybuilding. Known for his proclamation of never using any PEDs throughout his life, O’Hearn has explored martial arts, bodybuilding, powerlifting, acting, and modeling in his career that spans more than 30 years. At 53 years of age, O’Hearn carries an aesthetically pleasing and muscular physique that has led to many people questioning his claims of being all-natural. However, he has never tested positive for any substances and presented his case in a graceful manner whenever questioned about it.

Having trained for a fairly long duration of time, Mike O’Hearn has witnessed the changes the bodybuilding and fitness industry has gone through over the last few decades. As of lately, he has been sharing old-school training techniques with his fans through his YouTube channel. A few weeks ago, Mike O’Hearn and Robby Robinson shared ‘Old School’ biceps training tips. Mike O’Hearn recently posted an old-school back exercise from the 80s on his YouTube channel.

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Some of the most iconic names in the sport of bodybuilding dominated the scene around the 1980s. They include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Haney, Franco Columbu and Tom Platz to name a few. While many bodybuilding enthusiasts find the era absolutely nostalgic and iconic, few are acquainted with the training methods of the time and what it was like to train in those days. So without any further delay, let’s jump right into Mike O’Hearn’s ‘Old School’ back exercise.

Mike O’Hearn introduces the best old-school exercise to build back strength

The back workout consisted of deadlifts followed by bent-over barbell rows off a bench. Mike O’Hearn is not a spring chicken by any means. He admitted that at his age, it is difficult to get the deadlifts in before doing the rows. However, he advised the younger audience to do the deadlifts before the rows.

Mike O’Hearn started the video by giving a background of the workout and said: 

“This is a 1983 back workout – old school style 1980s! This back workout is what I grew up on as a powerlifter.”

While bent-over barbell rows off a bench come across as an advanced method of training, the Natty bodybuilder assured that even the beginners can absolutely perform it. Performing bent-over rows while standing on a bench obviously allows one to achieve a greater range of motion as the ground on either side of the bench is much lower. As a result, the movement gives a far greater stretch in the back muscles.

“Arnold Schwarzenegger would love that range of motion. I think it’s one of the reasons why he’s still here today,” Mike O’Hearn added.

Arnold Schwarzenegger performing the bent-over rows off a bench
Arnold Schwarzenegger performing the bent-over rows off a bench

Standing on the bench limits the foot placement area. Therefore, the overall form of this movement can seem to be a little awkward as compared to doing bent-over rows on the floor.

“The reason this is brilliant is because it shows how much harder this is than a basic bent-over row…”

Mike O’Hearn elaborated further on the pros of doing bent-over rows off a bench. For him, all the aspects of the exercises have to be measurable. This movement in particular is a great guage to determine fitness level and progress as it provides a better range of motion and it is harder to perform compared to the regular bent-over rows.

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Mike O’Hearn elaborates on the 80’s Era of bodybuilding

After getting the first set in, Mike O’Hearn was asked to share his thoughts on how it felt to perform this workout that he did when he was still a young adult/teenager.

“It just reminds me of the 80s and that type of training. It also shows me two things: One is how balanced we were back then, the range of motion we did back then. Sometimes you go away from the exercise for a week, that turns into a month, turns into a year… five years, ten years. And you’re like, ‘Holy sh#@. I just thought I was going to stop for a second…” Mike O’Hearn responded.

“(Training in the 80s was) savage!” He continued.

1979 Mr. California winner Larry Jackson is one of the best representatives of the ‘80s era of bodybuilding. Coincidentally, he trains at the same gym as Mike O’Hearn. He shared his own perspective on how the times have changed in the bodybuilding world. Larry Jackson said:

“Today, it’s a whole lot better now. There’s so much energy in this gym and when people come here, they always come back. Back in the day it was mostly all males here. But now it’s male and female. It’s so much better that way.” 

Courtesy of Mike O’Hearn’s YouTube channel, you can watch the full video here:

More Old-School Workouts and Tips:

  • Workout Nutrition: Old School Bodybuilding Diet
  • Old School Muscle: The Frank Zane Growth Program
  • Simple Old-School Methods To Grow Your Biceps
  • 7 Best Old School Bodybuilding Methods That Still Apply
  • A Simple Old-School Way To Grow Your Legs
  • The 12 Best Forgotten Exercises
  • Old-School Leg Workouts
  • Old-School Calf Workouts & Exercises
  • Old-School Triceps Workouts
  • Old-School Bicep Workouts
  • Old-School Back Workouts

 

Published: 5 August, 2022 | 10:31 AM EDT

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Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Andrew is a highly experienced and qualified professional in the field of exercise science. He holds a Master's degree from Rutgers University and is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is dedicated to providing the latest information and expert advice on bodybuilding, training, and workout programs. In addition to his work as a journalist and researcher, Andy also offers online coaching and in-person training services. He is committed to helping others achieve their fitness goals and live healthy, active lives.

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