Category Archive for "Back"

If you want to build up your overall back width and thickness as effectively as possible, your workout plan is not complete without a basic horizontal pulling movement or two added into the mix. Rowing exercises target the entire back…

Face pulls just might be the single most underrated and underutilized lifting exercise out there. Although they’re considered a staple in powerlifting circles, it’s rare to see the average gym-goer performing face pulls as part of their workout, and even…

Sure, we’ve probably see plenty of people do lat pulldowns in the gym. But do those performing a behind the neck lat pulldown know something we don’t? There’s no question that lat pulldowns are an excellent movement for stimulating the…

Pull ups and/or chin ups are universally considered as one of the very best foundational exercises to include in any basic routine aimed at building overall muscle size and strength. They effectively hammer both the lats and biceps, and also…

If you’re looking to add width and thickness to your lats, good old-fashioned pull ups are one of the best exercises you can perform. Unfortunately, many people who are just starting out aren’t quite strong enough yet and can’t do…

No other muscle screams “power” quite like thick, tall traps do. When paired up with a set of well-developed shoulders, traps make a huge contribution to your overall physique, particularly if you want to look as big as possible underneath…

Let’s be honest… for most average lifters in the gym, it’s all about building big pecs, shoulders and arms. Whether it’s done consciously or not, these “showy” muscles tend to be trained with greater focus and intensity than most of…