The shoulder shrug is an upper-body exercise that mainly targets the muscles of your upper back. It is a simple exercise that only involves moving your shoulders up toward your ears. A barbell is typically used to do shoulder shrugs, but you can...
To get a stronger back without any equipment, you must learn to use the weight of your own body to train and build the muscles. Starting with the lower back, lay face up on a comfortable surface with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor....
The major muscles of your back, including the trapezius and latissimus dorsi muscles, are responsible for forming the V shape, but they do much more than just make you look good. Your back muscles help protect your spine, provide for the ability...
The dead lift is considered by many to be one of the greatest tests of strength; bodybuilder David Robson calls it the "King of Exercises." The dead lift is a free-weight exercise practiced by placing your barbell on the ground, gripping the...
Deadlifts, often viewed as a lower-back exercise, stress your upper back heavily. Your trapezius, the large muscle that covers most of your upper back, works to stabilize your spine and pull your shoulders back during a heavy deadlift. While the...
A number of variations of rowing-type exercises are available for you to try. Popular with bodybuilders, strength trainers, athletes and general exercisers alike, rowing exercises are broadly similar and involve pulling a load into your body with...
Pullups and chinups are one of the most difficult exercises to perform because they require a substantial amount of back and grip strength in order to be able to pull your chin up to the bar. However, they are one of most effective exercises to...
The trapezius muscles of the back and the deltoid muscles each have three different sections. For a complete trap and shoulder workout, you must hit all of these parts. The traps consist of the muscle fibers of the upper traps that run from the...
Your back is made up of a number of muscles: your latissimus dorsi, which is located below your armpits; your erector spinea, which runs up either side of your spine; and your trapezius, which, along with your rhomboids, makes up the upper back...
Look around the gym the next time you are there and you will see dozens of exercises being performed by other gym-goers. The majority of people at the gym have never had formal training in exercise and are probably doing exercises based on what...
Nursing professionals use muscles in the arms, legs and core region when lifting and turning patients. To keep these muscles strong and protect you from injury when working as a nurse, try exercises in your workout routine that strengthen your...
The lat pull down is a staple of many strength training workout programs. It is a compound exercise that requires the use of a cable machine with a lat pull down bar attachment. The lat pull down works the major muscles in the back as well as...
Your back is made up of three distinct sections: upper, middle and lower. They work together when you perform everyday activities. If any of the sections are weak, it places an inordinate amount of stress on the remaining sections and injury can...
The back is sometimes an overlooked area in strength-training. However, a strong back is key in developing an overall muscular physique. Furthermore, strong back muscles can help you perform other mass-building exercises such as the bench press...
The Bowflex Power Pro home gym features the fitness equipment manufacturer's patented Power Rods resistance system. The rods are engaged through a pulley system that can be used for seated and standing exercises. The home gym comes with 210 lbs....
No one thing is going to reduce your waist as effectively as an entire plan. Cardio melts off fat, but doesn't tone muscle. Ab exercises tone the abdomen, but not the lower back. Performing exercise for the rear, side and front muscles of the...
Having a stiff back not only affects the quality of your life but puts you at risk if you need to move quickly for any reason. But the good news is that you don't have to live with a stiff back. If your back problems stem from the way you sit or...
Aside from a healthy diet and regular cardiovascular activity, strength training is an essential component of targeting fat anywhere on the body. Getting rid of back fat can be challenging because there are quite a few muscles in your back to be...
The rhomboid is a muscle in your middle back. It attaches to several vertebrae on the upper part of your spine, runs across your back and attaches to your scapula, or shoulder blade. The rhomboid is responsible for scapula adduction, pulling your...
The abdominals are some of the most noticeable muscles in our bodies because they are front and center. Too much fat in this area has been linked to heart attacks and stroke, and our society prefers the strong abdominal look on the beach. Having a...
If you have recently suffered an injury or other trauma that has led to lower back pain, exercising may be the last thing you feel like doing. If your doctor recommends it, however, exercise can help strengthen your back and core while reducing...
Back exercises play several beneficial roles. They can help you bulk up your back, which can add to a more built-up physique. They can also help enhance your posture for a taller and more confident look. Several fitness tips can help enhance your...
There are many exercises that require you to use many muscles at one time. The deltoid is the muscle surrounding your shoulder. The muscles of the back include the latissimus dorsi, trapezius and rhomboids. These muscles work together to perform...
Walk into a gym or fitness store and ask for an exercise bench and you might get a confused look. Ask for a standard weight bench, a situp decline bench or a step bench and you'll probably quickly guided in the right direction. Exercise benches...
The P90X "Chest & Back" routine -- one of 12 P90X workouts -- works to strengthen, build and tone your back and chest muscles. While many of the P90X DVDs condition your chest and back, this workout session will specifically target your back and...
Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD, writing for the Spine-Health website, states that four out of five adults will experience pain in the lumbar region of the spine at some point in their lives. Lower back pain is a common complaint and is a leading reason...
Cables on weight machines are the connecting point between you the exerciser and the weight you are lifting. They allow for dozens of familiar exercises, as well as others that cannot be performed any other way. Don't shy away from cable equipment...
If you have been to a gym or fitness center lately, you have probably noticed that not only do exercise machines often outnumber the free weights, but that these machines target very specific muscle groups and exercises. If you are new to exercise...
The pullup is a popular body weight exercise that targets the muscles of the back, with the assistance of other muscles such as the biceps. While minimal equipment and space is needed to perform a pullup, you may find this exercise challenging to...
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