Scapular pull-ups, or Scapula pull-ups, are among the best exercises for strengthening the upper back muscles and improving shoulder strength and mobility. Adding a scapular pull-up to your workout routine can help you build muscle and strengthen weak spots in your shoulders and back. It uses a smaller range of motion than a regular pull-up to activate your … Read more
If you’re one of the 80% of adults who suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, you know how debilitating it can be. Back pain can make it difficult to get out of bed in the morning. It can also prevent you from playing with your kids. The good news is that … Read more
If you want to build a set of killer wings, you’ve come to the right place. Now, I know many of you probably think you need to spend hours in the gym to get bigger wings (aka the latissimus dorsi muscles). With the right exercises, you can build up some serious back definition at home. … Read more
Have you noticed how many people completely intensify their lat training using resistance bands? I get it. When you think lat exercises, your mind probably jumps straight to Barbell row and heavy cable rows. And sure, those exercises are golden… if you have access to a fully loaded gym. But here’s the thing: After testing … Read more
The dumbbell chest supported row is a great way to work your back muscles without straining your lower back. When your chest is supported, you can focus fully on squeezing your lats, rhomboids, and traps. It’s also a great way to ensure strict form since there’s no room for swinging or momentum, just pure muscle … Read more
The chest-supported row is similar to the bent-over row and helps you work most of the back muscles. It is one of the most widely used compound exercises, working many muscles in the upper body and improving strength and endurance. As the name implies, it is a type of row in which your chest is supported on a … Read more
Building a bigger, stronger back doesn’t always mean you need to hit the gym. Chiseled, V-shaped lats (latissimus dorsi) contribute to that coveted inverted triangle look, but you don’t need a fully-equipped gym to work this major back muscle group. While there are many lat exercises that can be done in a gym, there are … Read more
You don’t need special gym machines to get a strong and sculpted Lat. To get the same results, you only require a barbell, weighted plates, 15 minutes, and motivation. The barbell is one of the most versatile gym tools. When it comes to targeting your lats, it delivers both power and mass-building potential. Even better, … Read more
The upright row is a compound weightlifting exercise that involves multiple joints and simultaneously engages several muscle groups. It primarily targets the deltoids (shoulders) and trapezius, while also working the biceps, forearms, and upper back. When you do an upright row, you’re basically pulling a weight up along the front of your body to about … Read more