Your lower back muscles sit in and around your lumbar region. They are at the center of much of your movements and make your lower back both strong and flexible. In this article, you will learn about your lower back muscle anatomy, what some effective lower back exercises are, and how you can combine them … Read more
Your back contains some of the largest muscles in your upper body, and it is vital both for powering your everyday movements and making a big physical impression. A strong back will support almost everything you do: from lifting to carrying heavy weights and decreasing your risk of injury. Aesthetically, a broad V-shaped back is … Read more
Whether you aspire to compete on stage or simply desire a strong and aesthetic back, this article will guide you through a comprehensive bodybuilding back workout. Read on for a deep dive into the best exercises and the most effective training techniques to help you build a visually striking back to match the rest of … Read more
So you want to get started with deadlift training? Excellent! The barbell deadlift is a fundamental strength training exercise that targets many of your major muscle groups, including your lower back, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, and core. It builds strength in a movement pattern that we use a lot in our everyday life, making it a … Read more
A barbell is one of the most useful tools for building a thick, muscular back. But which are the best barbell exercises you should be doing? In this article, I’ll outline 16 of the best back exercises with a barbell and how to do them. Benefits of Barbell Back Exercises There are a lot of … Read more
Looking for lat exercises, but all you got is a pair of dumbbells? No problems! In this article, I’ll list five dumbbell lat exercises for adding thickness and strength to your back. The dumbbell lat exercises we’ll cover are: In the end, I’ll show you how you can pick a few of them and put … Read more
A strong, muscular back is essential for health, athletic performance, and aesthetics, making it a body part deserving of your full attention. The back is one of the more challenging muscles to develop without a fully equipped gym, but you can do it. In this article, you’ll learn how, with the ultimate home back workout … Read more
“I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life’s luggage.” Elbert Hubbard A strong back will support everything else you do. From lifting whatever heavy loads that come your way, to standing firm like an oak. Visually, you might not be able to … Read more
To pull big weights, you need big muscles. That’s the idea behind our new training program for the deadlift: Deadlift Builder. As the name implies, this program is meant to build the foundation of your deadlift by: The program is available in the StrengthLog app for premium users. You can download StrengthLog for free with … Read more
Training your back and shoulders on the same day is a great way to combine these two important muscle groups. This back and shoulder workout routine is designed to build a muscular, strong back and wide, massive shoulder muscles. In this article, you’ll learn the benefits of training back and shoulders in the same workout … Read more