Browsing: Back Exercises

The barbell bent-over row is the row with the most bang for the buck because it trains the lats, upper back, rear delts, biceps, grip, and…

Brandon Curry has a reputation for demonstrating functional workouts that bring Olympia-winning results, so when the big man saw some recent comments concerning the narrow grip…

Many observers operate under the misconception that gigantic specimens like IFBB Pro, Petar Klancir, must throw their weights around for success, but as the endurance athlete…

What do front planks, dead bugs, and the standard Pallof press have in common? They all move in straight lines. But we don’t only move in…

The pull-up and chin-up are the ultimate measures of upper-body strength because they’re all you need. Both exercises build a beefier back, stronger arms, and a…

Most people think they know how to hip-hinge until something goes wrong. Pulling a Sumo deadlift with a rounded back isn’t something I’d recommend, because I…

Your squat feels strong, but it’s turning into a good morning. Your deadlift falls apart because you’re losing position, or your bentover row becomes a hybrid…

Walk into any gym and you’ll find no shortage of machines promising to build a bigger back. Pulldowns with bars bent like modern sculpture, cable stations…

Six-time Mr Olympia champion Dorian Yates became known for a “Blood & Guts” approach that involved giving more effort to fewer sets, but a recent revisit…

Social media star and bona fide Men’s Classic Physique Competitor, Sam Sulek is back in the gym following an impressive eighth place at the Arnold U.S.…