Perform back to back: 12 cross-body cable extensions, 12 dips, 12 seated dumbbell French presses. Then repeat.
In this triceps extension variation, lower to your nose for 10 reps, then to your forehead for 10 reps, then behind your head for 10 reps.
To enhance your mind-muscle connection, try this. Be sure to roll your knuckles back towards your body and hold for a 2-3 count for 3-4 sets.
This not only works the upper and lower traps, but also trains elevation of the scapula.
Combine rope pushdowns, overhead extensions, and dips into one giant set for guaranteed gains. Do 4 sets, 12 reps for each exercise in the giant set.
American (overhead) kettlebell swings aren't for everyone, but is there ever a place for them? Well, yes and no.
Use light weights and try this for overall shoulder health. You'll get some lower trap work too.
Healthy shoulders, rear delt work, and trap activation. Hard to beat this accessory exercise.
Great exercise for the mid-back and traps. The machine allows you to get a harder upper-back contraction.
This combo of shrugs and mini-rows will really build middle and upper traps, as well as the rhomboids.
Bring up your rear delts anywhere with a band. Do 4-5 sets of at least 20 reps.
A good variation to use if you're already hitting the lower back hard on barbell lifts and want to take a break from traditional rows.
Here's a great rowing variation to use if barbell rows are too tricky for your cranky lower back.
A slight incline allows you to press at a shoulder-friendly angle.
Finish off your heavy shoulder work with this pumptastic exercise.
Build your glutes with this Romanian deadlift variation.
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Here's a smart way to deadlift that gives you more control, protects the lower back, and help you hit that next PR.
Yes, do your regular pull-ups. But finish off with an assisted machine to get more reps and build volume.
Not feeling your rear delts with bent-over lateral raises? Do these higher-rep swings to finish off shoulder day.
Hit your lats throughout the range of motion with this untraditional drop set.
Change the angle to really nail your rear delts.
Build full-range strength with this drop set by going from sitting to supine.
Nail your glutes and challenge your overall mobility, stability, and strength with this lunge variation.
Hold the bottom, stretched position for 5 seconds and the top, peak contraction for 3 seconds for optimal calf growth.
