Back Exercises

Your back is also very important to work out. There are a million different exercises that will work the back. In order to get a full back workout, you must do several different variations and modifications of exercises. There are back exercises for free weights, barbells, dumbbells, and cables. It is up to you to become educated and familiar with the many different exercises and then you can switch up your back routine on a regular basis. You can also use dumbbells or you can use the rubber version


1.) Lateral pull. This is either on a machine or cable.
-First sit down and make sure the pad in snuggly against your thighs when you place your feet flat on the ground.
-Stand up and grab the bar or handles. There are a lot of different bars to choose from.
-As you pull the bar down, lean back slightly and push out your chest squeezing your back together.
-Release allowing the bar to stretch at the top of the exercise. Do not allow the weight to pull you from under the pad.
-Remember these may be a horizontal or vertical pull depending on the machine.

2.)Chainsaws. These are also quite common.
-Lean over the weight stack or on a bench. Support yourself with one hand.
-In the opposite hand, hold the weight at a slight angle and then pull back until your hand is by your armpit. Release

3.) T-bar pull. These are done with free weights.
-Place your feet on the platform and grab the handles.
-Pull back so your hands are by your armpits, release.

Your back requires a lot of work and will balance out your frame. When your back is strong, you are strong. It also improves your posture. As many of you know, when your back is weak, you have other problems. Strengthening your back is essential to your improvement in your overall health.