Tip: Lat Pulldown 21's with Isometric
The variation of the 21's method starts with 7 mid-range partials, then you perform a 7-second isometric and 7 full reps.
October 9
Tip: 50 Reps for a Bigger Back
Here's how to use the 10-1 method to build a barn-door back.
October 7
Tip: Do Pull-Up Pulses for Big Lats
Can you do three measly reps using this training method? Maybe. Give it a shot.
October 6
Tip: Two Old-School Back & Biceps Builders
These classic upper-body exercises are making a comeback. Here's a quick refresher on both of them.
September 20
Tip: Band Pullover
With a regular pullover, you lose tension at the top. Add a band to keep the tension on through the full range of motion and you'll build more muscle.
September 19
Tip: Good and Bad Barbell Rows
Great exercise, but are you making these common mistakes?
September 17
Tip: One Exercise for a Strong Posture
Build your upper back and neck with this unusual exercise. You'll stand straighter and lift heavier.
September 7
Tip: Dead-Stop Dumbbell Row
With this variation, you come to a complete stop at the bottom of each rep.
August 30
Tip: Get Double the Results from Pullovers
Use this common accessory for pullovers and it'll build your upper body like nothing else.
August 29
Tip: Double Barrel Rows for a Bigger Back
Build your back with this strategy you've probably never tried before.
August 12
Tip: The 10-10-10 Method for a Muscular Back
Ramp up your seated row with this painful but effective workout.
August 9
Tip: Build Your Back with Iso-Lateral Pulldowns
Here's a new twist on pulldowns. Pair this exercise with the 5 x 5 method. Here's how.
August 3
Tip: Suspension Straps One-Arm Row
A back exercise. A core strength exercise. A much-tougher-than-it-looks exercise. Try it!
4 Exercises for Real Posture Improvement
Most postural correction movements are missing the big picture. Here's what will really fix your posture fast.
July 31
Back Is The New Glutes
Sure, a big butt is all the rage right now, but a thick female back is hot, and any woman can build herself one. Here's how.
July 14
Tip: Your Chin-Up is Weak and Ugly. Let's Fix It.
Are you swinging back and forth? Are you struggling to get even a couple of good reps? Here's what to do.
July 12
Tip: Single-Arm Barbell Row with Band
Stimulate new back growth by changing the angle. Use a Landmine device (or place a bar in a corner). Attach a band for a more intense peak contraction.
July 11
Tip: The Compound Row
A great back exercise, especially for athletes.
July 3
Tip: Bentover Row With Band
Do this warm-up before any upper body workout to prime your body for heavy lifting.
June 29
Tip: An Unconventional Way to Improve Your Pull-Ups
Do more pull-ups and do them with more weight strapped to your body. How? Use this cool training method.