Category: Back Workouts

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Build a Bigger Back With These 5 Lat Exercises

On the quest for a V-shaped torso? You’re probably already focusing on building your chest and shoulders. Makes sense — they’re the muscles you see in the mirror every day. But don’t ignore the chiseled rear view that lat exercises can build. Your latissimus dorsi (aka “the lats”) are the broadest back muscles (you have one on either […]

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Work Your Back, Shoulders, and More With the Kettlebell Row

Now that you’ve got your own shiny, new kettlebell, what (besides the kettlebell swing) are you supposed to do with it? Try the kettlebell row! The kettlebell row is a challenging upper-body exercise that will fire up your core and test your balance as it works your back. It looks like a simple movement but requires […]

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9 of the Best Bodyweight Back Exercises

News flash: You don’t need a fully-stocked gym to build a strong, muscular back. Sure, lat pulldowns and bent-over rows are effective, but all you really need to create an enviable rear view is your own body weight. Don’t believe it? Here are nine of the best bodyweight back exercises to strengthen your upper body. Sprinkle […]

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