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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.

Supermans
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Bird-dog
Target Body Part: Abs,Back,Butt/Hips
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Contralateral Limb Raises
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Dumbbell Front Squat
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Dumbbells
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Stability Ball Reverse Extensions
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips
Equipment Needed: Stability Ball
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Barbell Deadlift
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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Downward-facing Dog
Target Body Part: Arms,Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Single-arm, Single-leg Romanian Dead Lift

Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips
Equipment Needed: Dumbbells
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Glute Bridge Single Leg Progression
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
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Medicine Ball Lunge to Chest Pass
Target Body Part: Abs,Back,Butt/Hips,Chest,Full Body/Integrated,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Medicine Ball
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Single Arm Barbell Jammer
Target Body Part: Arms,Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Thighs,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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Barbell High Back Squat
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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Stability Ball Shoulder (Glute) Bridge

Target Body Part: Abs,Back,Butt/Hips
Equipment Needed: Stability Ball
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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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Dumbbell Deadlift
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: Dumbbells
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Barbell Push Press
Target Body Part: Arms,Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Calves and Shins,Legs - Thighs,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Barbell
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Overhead Medicine Ball Slams
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Full Body/Integrated,Legs - Thighs,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Medicine Ball
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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 ® Hip Press
Target Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Equipment Needed: TRX
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