The 43 Best Back Exercises

The dumbbell single-arm row is a unilateral exercise that strengthens the back muscles, especially the latissimus dorsi, biceps, and shoulders. It focuses...

The Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown (pronated grip) is a classic back movement on the high pulley: you pull the bar down toward the...

The Lever Seated Row is a strength exercise for the back that targets the upper and mid-back muscles, especially the latissimus dorsi...

The seated normal grip row machine is a strength exercise that targets the back muscles, especially the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and trapezius,...

The cable rear pulldown is a high-pulley exercise that targets the back muscles, especially the latissimus dorsi. It's ideal for those looking...

The V-bar lat pulldown is a strength training exercise targeting the back muscles, especially the latissimus dorsi, using a neutral grip (palms...

The barbell bent-over row with an overhand grip is a fundamental strength exercise that extensively works the back, biceps, and forearms. It's...

The seated cable row with a close grip is an effective exercise for strengthening the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids,...

The Straight-Arm Pulldown is done on a high cable by pulling a straight bar down toward the thighs with nearly extended arms....

The dumbbell pullover is performed on a bench, lowering the weight behind the head with arms nearly straight. It can involve both...

The Smith Machine Bent-Over Row with pronated grip is performed with a guided bar while maintaining a forward-leaning torso. It primarily targets...

The landmine row is a unilateral pulling exercise that targets the back muscles, such as the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids, as well...