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Franco Columbu RIP - August 7, 1941 - August 30, 2019 | Evolution of Bodybuilding

Obviously not to the level of Franco Columbu but I’ve built a solid back into my 40s using the same methods they used back then, like ultra wide grip pullups. Even when the science said it wasn’t “optimal,” I stuck with it for more than just lat recruitment. Wide grips like this challenge the scapula in ways most people avoid. They demand upward rotation, depression, retraction and strength at end range. Over time that doesn’t just build width. It builds function. The golden era wasn’t just aest