July 20
The TRX Exercise Every Single Lifter Needs
Use a suspension trainer to row your way to a strong, muscular back. Bonus: These challenging moves also bump up athleticism and mobility.
June 22
The 5 Best Rowing Exercises, Period
A strong row will change everything. Not only will it build your back, it'll improve your overall performance. Here are the very best variations.
May 10
5 Exercises That Stop Bench Press Pain
Strengthen your upper back with isometric exercises to eliminate shoulder pain when bench pressing. Here's how.
March 27
One Exercise For Guaranteed Wide Lats
This back-building exercise looks easy. But do it right and it's not only challenging, it'll also target your lats better than anything else.
February 1
Pull-Ups Like You've Never Seen Before
Using a band for assisted pull-ups? Stop. There are more effective options. Here are four great choices that even advanced lifters will love.
January 23
Build Your Back Like Never Before
The seal row challenges you with a full range of motion and prevents cheating. Get horizontal and your upper back and lats will explode.
January 16
6 Pulling Exercises for Gains & Healthy Shoulders
Achy shoulders are common for anyone who lifts a lot of weight. Fix them up and keep the strength gains coming with these pulling exercises.
October 24
Breakthrough Back Training: Feel It to Build It
Are you struggling to feel the muscles of your back working? Can't get a pump back there or a hard contraction? Here's what to do.
August 25
Every Serious Lifter Needs the Inverted Row
The inverted row is staple for any goal: size, strength, athleticism, or structural balance. Here are 14 challenging ways to do it.
April 9
Workout Challenge: 1 to 10 Pull-Ups
Want to take on a smart workout challenge? Start with the first pull-up variation and see if you can work your way to the tenth. See it here.
April 7
Pull-Ups: 3 Mistakes You're Still Making
Pull-ups are easy. Just grab the bar and pull up, right? Not quite. Here are some common mistakes that just about everyone makes – even you.
April 4
Dumbbell Row: The 5 Best Ways to Do It
You don't need fancy equipment to build a big back. All you need is the dumbbell row. Here are the five most effective variations.
March 12
Superset Workout: Push-Pull Combos for Gains
It's hard to beat a superset workout using the proven antagonistic training method. Try these six exercises and pair them up for gains.
February 21
The 4 Rules for a Big Back
Want a big back? Or an even bigger, even stronger back? Follow these four rules, target the right muscles, and try these unique exercises.
January 4
Is the Pullover a Back or Chest Exercise?
Should you do the pullover on pushing day or pulling day? Even the experts argue about it. Here's the scientific, nuanced answer.
December 30
Upper-Back Workout: 5 Training Methods
A strong upper back is required if you want an impressive physique. Make your next back workout even more effective with these methods.
November 14
The Barbell Row That Builds Everything
Strength, power, hypertrophy. Get all three with this ridiculously effective barbell row variation. And no, it's not cheating.
October 18
The Top 10 Back Workout Tips
Get better results from your back workout. Modify your back exercises for bigger lats, traps, and everything in-between.
May 31
Tip: A New Variation on Seated Rows
Make this simple adjustment to really target the lats instead of the upper back. You'll get an unearthly pump!