Sit on an incline bench with your chest forward, resting on the support. Grab dumbbells with a neutral grip, keeping your chest strong and allowing your arms to hang. Squeeze your back to pull the ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

If you ask anyone who’s built a big back how they did it, they’ll probably list a mix of back exercises like pullups, chinups, and the classic overhand lat pulldown. But there’s one underrated move ...

The lat pulldown is one of the best alternatives if pull-ups are still too challenging. This guided machine exercise allows you to target your back muscles with control and precision, helping you ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The upper back is an ...