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Exercises: Upper Back

14 exercises

Cross-Body Arm Swings A loose, rhythmic warm-up that opens your chest and upper back and gets your shoulders ready to work.
Chest · Rear Shoulders · Upper Back
Novice
Mobility
Cable Rope Face Pulls Strengthens the small muscles at the back of your shoulders. It helps undo a desk-day slouch and keeps your shoulders healthy for pressing.
Rear Shoulders · Rotator Cuff · Upper Back
Beginner
Strength
Cable Seated Rows A seated pull toward your stomach that builds a stronger back for better posture and easier lifting and carrying.
Lats · Upper Back
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Flyes Raises your arms out wide while bent forward. It strengthens the back of your shoulders to balance all your pushing and improve posture.
Rear Shoulders · Upper Back
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Bent-Over Rows A standing pull from a forward lean that builds the back strength behind good posture and pulling open heavy doors.
Lats · Upper Back
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Half-Kneeling Single-Arm Rows Pulling from a half-kneeling stance builds back strength while training your hips and trunk to stay steady and square.
Lats · Upper Back
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Single-Arm Bent-Over Rows Builds one-arm pulling strength, like starting a lawn mower, with your free hand braced so your back stays supported.
Lats · Upper Back
Beginner
Strength
Machine Seated Rows A supported pull toward your body that strengthens your back. It counters hours spent hunched over a desk or phone.
Lats · Upper Back
Beginner
Strength
TRX Rows A bodyweight pull on hanging straps that strengthens your back for better posture. You make it easier or harder just by moving your feet.
Lats · Upper Back
Beginner
Strength
Barbell Bent-Over Rows Pulling a bar toward your body while bent forward. It builds a strong back that helps you stand tall and lift with less strain.
Lats · Upper Back
Intermediate
Strength
Dumbbell Bent-Over Rows to Triceps Kickbacks Two upper-body moves linked into one, so you train pulling strength and arm strength without changing position.
Lats · Triceps · Upper Back
Intermediate
Strength
Dumbbell Renegade Rows Rowing from a plank builds back strength while your midsection fights to keep your body from twisting.
Lats · Upper Back
Intermediate
Strength
Rowing Machine Low-impact cardio that works nearly every major muscle with each stroke, easy on your joints and great for building endurance.
Glutes · Hamstrings · Lats +2
Intermediate
Cardio
T-Bar Rows A bent-over pull where the bar moves on a fixed path. You can pull heavier and build a strong back for posture and lifting.
Lats · Upper Back
Intermediate
Strength