When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If your goal is building a bigger back to fill out your t-shirt, then the ...

If you're serious about building a strong, muscular back, it’s time to rethink your upper-body workouts. Sure, barbell rows and weighted pullups are staples—but if total upper-body mass is the goal, ...

Start with these dumbbell back exercises, which offer a mix of accessibility and challenge.

You can perform bat wing rows with dumbbells or two kettlebells, with a weight bench positioned at either an incline or completely flat. Sapstead says he prefers the latter because it removes the ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! The back muscles are used in almost every movement — from ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

Back-focused movements often rely on slow, intentional pulling to wake up the muscles that support everyday activities. When ...

If you aren't able to get to the gym, but still want to work your chest, Cavaliere has a quick, bodyweight-only workout, perfect for at-home training that you can try instead. We also love his ...

Dumbbell Row Why: The basic dumbbell row is one of the best exercises for your back, attacking both the lats and rhomboids. And if you do it right, focusing on keeping your hips and shoulders square ...