When it comes to bodybuilding, it's all about having a huge and muscular back so strengthening your back should be a top focus. There’s a lot to learn about building a larger back, even if you've mastered the fundamentals, there's still a lot that might hinder your development if you're not careful.
First and foremost, even if bodybuilding isn't in the cards for you, larger back muscles still look great. When it comes to lifting high weights, having a large back is beneficial. When back-squatting, you'll have more surface area to rest a barbell on, and when deadlifting, you'll have more bulk to keep your spine from curving.
Stronger back muscles are more necessary than ever. All of that time on our feet causes us to slouch, which weakens our back muscles and causes us to hunch over time. Start including extra back workouts in your workout to combat this.
We'll go over 5 exercises that are essential for back growth, as well as some advice to ensure you're doing them correctly.
The back works not just to stabilise the body and spine, but also to lock out the weight so that the movement can be completed. By definition, a deadlift is an exercise in which you move a large amount of weight.
Standing with your feet around hip-width apart and a weighted barbell about an inch in front of your shins is the best way to start. Grab the barbell with an overhand hold, your hands around shoulder-width apart, by pushing your hips back and allowing a slight bend in your knees. Inhale and press your shoulder blades down and back while maintaining a neutral spine and outstretched arms. Exhale forcefully and drive your feet into the ground to propel your hips forward and straighten your knees to stand tall, holding the bar as close to your torso as possible. Pause at the peak of the movement, then slowly reverse the action and control the weight down to the ground.
The target muscles are the erectors, hamstrings, and glutes. Keep your lower back in a neutral position and avoid hyperextending it. In relation to the back, the head should also be in a neutral position. Face down on a hyperextension bench, with your upper thighs on the pad, your feet firmly planted, and a weight plate against your chest, arms crossed. Hinge at the hips to bring your torso as close to the floor as possible. To begin, raise your torso back up by squeezing your low back muscles.
Pull Ups
Pull-ups are one of the most effective exercises for increasing back bulk. The lats, shoulders, biceps, and grip are all targeted in these workouts, and there are so many variants that you'll never get bored.
Grip the pullup bar with an overhand grasp that’s somewhat broader than shoulder width, with your legs straight and just in front of your torso. Pull your shoulder blades down and together, then pull through your arms to draw your elbows down your sides and bring your upper chest to just about touch the bar.
Seated Cable Rows
Horizontal rows are perfect for generating mass in the upper-back muscle, particularly the rhomboids and traps.
Lie down on a cable row machine with your feet flat on the pads and your knees slightly bent. Sit up straight and grab a triangular attachment. Row the handles in to the bottom of your ribcage by squeezing your shoulder blades back and pulling through your arms. Maintain a straight back with your elbows tucked into your sides.
Face Pull
The rhomboids, upper and lower traps, and rear delts all benefit from this upper-back workout.
Hold a cable machine's rope attachment or resistance bands with your thumb placed against the rope's ends while standing tall with your feet about hip-width apart. Take a step back so that the cable is tight. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and pull the rope up to your shoulder, allowing your elbow to point diagonally to the side. Return to the beginning after a brief pause. Your working side's arm and upper back should be the source of all motion. Maintain as much stillness as possible.
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