To build up a bigger, stronger back, you're going to have to become a trap king. Well-developed traps (aka the trapezius, or trapezoid muscles) can be the key to a well-developed, awe-inspiring back. The long, triangle-shaped muscle takes up a ton of real estate on the top half of your back, so you can seriously change the topography of your
Here we go. Today’s the day you’ve decided to venture beyond the treadmills and elliptical machines to, yes, the weights! Yes, you want to be able to lift heavier weight over time. But there are certain exercises that benefit much more from the use of light weight and solid form. Weight lifting might make you think of protein powder shakes and
Not sure which exercises to select on back day? Check out our list of the 10 best back builders and get ready to grow! Knowing which tools are best suited for building a wide, thick back will help you get the job done faster, which is why we've assembled our list of top 10 mass-building back exercises. We selected the
Are you aware your back probably takes the most out of you when it comes to training? So the most efficient way to train this large muscle group is with a superset workout. This superset packs six moves and 13 sets into a 30-minutes-or-less format. A strong, toned back is more than just aesthetics. As one of the most important
The v-tapered look is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it shows how hard you train and that it's worth it! This four-week training plan uses a barbell complex to help you get a V-shaped body. With these exercises, it's not about the weight, but the technique and accuracy of the movement. So, pick up a barbell using a snatch grip
We are bringing you a seriously great workout to target your back and rear delts! It's easy to forget about training this but the benefits as to why are endless. Firstly it helps with your posture, this usually takes a beating with daily activities and building your muscles help the wear on it. Secondly it helps to stabilise your core,
The lower back is one of the most common places for injury or pain, in this article, we are going to provide you with 8 exercises to stretch out that discomfort. It's important to figure out what's causing pain, but in most situations, doing some gentle stretching can help relieve tightness and give your lower back some relief. Stretching exercises
Build your stubborn back with Meadows Row exercises! Start by loading up a manageable weight on the bar. You don’t want to go too heavy since you won’t be able to complete the full range of motion. Using too heavy of a weight on any back exercise can be a recipe for disaster. You only have one spine, protect it! Especially with this
The Barbell Pullover is an advance isolation movement that focuses on the stretching and development of the Latissimus Dorsi (lats). The lats are the part of the back that when developed flare out to give you that "V" taper that people strive for. There are several variations to this advance movement that can be done to also employ the chest muscles
4 Reasons to Snatch-Grip Deadlift There's a certain kind of walk you end up with after your first few workouts with snatch-grip deadlifts. It tells people from a distance "my entire back from my neck to my knees is sore." If that's not enough proof that they're great for hitting a lot of muscle at once, here are a few
