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Back Exercises

Use a combination of these core back exercises to strengthen your lower, upper or middle back areas. Whether you're interested in barbell deadlifts or reverse extensions, we have back strengthening exercises for every level. These exercises are also featured in convenient workout routines that include proper warm-up and cool-down techniques, which greatly reduces the risk of injury.


Stability Ball Shoulder Stabilization

Target Body Part: Back,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Stability Ball
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Single-arm, Single-leg Romanian Dead Lift

Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips
Equipment Needed: Dumbbells
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Barbell Bent-over Row

Target Body Part: Arms,Back,Full Body/Integrated,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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Shoulder Packing

Target Body Part: Back,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Standing Barbell Shrug

Target Body Part: Back
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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TRX ® Assisted Side Lunge with Arm Raise

Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: TRX
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Single-arm Dumbbell Row

Target Body Part: Back
Equipment Needed: Bench,Dumbbells
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Incline Reverse Lateral Dumbbell Raise

Target Body Part: Back,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Bench,Dumbbells
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Kneeling Reverse Fly

Target Body Part: Back,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Resistance Bands/Cables
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Prone Scapular (Shoulder) Stabilization Series - I, Y, T, W, O Formation

Target Body Part: Back,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Seated High Back Row

Target Body Part: Arms,Back,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Resistance Bands/Cables
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Seated Machine High Back Rows

Target Body Part: Arms,Back
Equipment Needed: Weight Machines / Selectorized
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Seated Machine Rows

Target Body Part: Arms,Back
Equipment Needed: Weight Machines / Selectorized
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Seated Row

Target Body Part: Arms,Back
Equipment Needed: Resistance Bands/Cables
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Spinal Twist with a Push-Pull Movement

Target Body Part: Back,Chest,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Standing Dumbbell Shrug

Target Body Part: Back
Equipment Needed: Dumbbells
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TRX ® Assisted Cross-over Lunge with Arm Raise

Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: TRX
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TRX ® Side-straddle Golf Swings

Target Body Part: Back,Chest,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: TRX
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