Back day can be a bear, but by putting together superset combos that prime your body for the big compound lifts to follow, you can make bullish progress.
October 19, 2018
•3 min read
If you wake up the morning after a workout with back pain, you may well be on the road to back-injury hell. These simple exercise-form adjustments are your off-ramp.
September 26, 2018
•2 min read
Social media fitness star Tanner Hobbs shows you how to build a strong, lean back you can be proud of using only one piece of equipment in this fast muscle-building workout.
August 31, 2018
•4 min read
Sculpt lean, strong arms and seriously powerful curves with this quick and effective back and biceps workout from fitness model Lais DeLeon.
August 27, 2018
•4 min read
MusclePharm-sponsored athlete Tyler Holt's back workout is focused on widening your wingspan. It's intense, but insanely effective!
June 06, 2018
•4 min read
The bent-over row was the number-one way to break powerlifting records until it fell out of fashion. Now, it's time to bring it back to its rightful place alongside squats, deadlifts, and benches.
April 17, 2018
•4 min read
Chest and arms are great, but the hallmark of hugeness is lats wide enough to blot the sun. Unlock tremendous growth with this one simple move.
March 22, 2018
•2 min read
If you're like the millions of people who spend eight hours a day sitting on your ass, the muscles in your lower backâand in your core, hips, and buttâtake a quiet but serious beating. Here's how sitting down all day screws up your body, and what to do about it.
March 07, 2018
•4 min read
For tips on refining your back, look elsewhere. This "mass grab" workout from Lawrence Ballenger is all about building ridiculous size.
February 28, 2018
•7 min read
Deadlifts have been called the single best bodybuilding exercise and crowned as the "King of Mass Builders." It takes a lot of muscle to do them, but they're not something you want to just muscle through. Five experts chime in on how to do deadlifts the right way.
February 15, 2018
•3 min read
Sometimes knowing what not to do is the most important lesson. If you want to build huge lats and traps that turn heads, avoid these four misguided back attack strategies.
February 08, 2018
•3 min read
Whether you're stepping onstage, chasing bigger numbers, or rounding out your physique, if you want a big back, you'd better know the rules for building one.
November 06, 2017
•2 min read
Whether your goals are athletic or aesthetic, squatting big weight is a common goal. Unfortunately, squat-related injuries are also common. Learn which two exercises can significantly improve your squat and decrease your risk of injury.
October 13, 2017
•3 min read
The chest might have its own weekly holiday and the arms have an emoji dedicated to them, but what separates the true champions of lifting from everyone else is back development.
October 12, 2017
•3 min read
A well-built back is appealing to many, so impress 'em coming and going with RSP Nutrition-sponsored athlete Hannah Eden's 25-minute back-blasting workout.
September 15, 2017
•6 min read
With Olympia glory in his sights, classic physique competitor Sadik Hadzovic shares his secrets for building a dominating back ready to bring home the gold.
September 06, 2017
•4 min read
This is the perfect back workout when you're getting ready for a photo shoot or contest, helping you lean out while retaining muscle tissue.
August 30, 2017
•4 min read
Fast-talking, hard-working Sage Northcutt makes this workout look easy. But when you try this routine yourself, you'll wonder what this young cage fighter is smiling about.
August 28, 2017
•2 min read
Posture problems can lead to a host of serious health issues, not to mention nagging neck and back pain. These five yoga poses can go a long way toward addressing the issue.
August 21, 2017
•3 min read
If you struggle with some of your lifts, a weak core may be at the "core" of the problem. Learning how to target and strengthen your core's muscle fibers will benefit you both in and out of the gym!
August 01, 2017
Using slow negatives and unique body positioning is the secret to building a show-stopping physique. Just ask rising fitness star Julian "The Quad Guy" Smith.
July 27, 2017
A Herculean upper body is a job requirement for Tennessee Titan linebacker Brian Orakpo. But Brian doesn't spend all his time "clangin' and bangin'" at the gym. Check out his surprising outdoor upper-body routine.
July 18, 2017
Improving your bench press takes more than just adding weight to the bar. Pro powerlifter Mark Bell offers valuable pointers on making your bench bigger and better than ever.
July 06, 2017
•5 min read
If lower-back pain is part of your life, you can take comfort that you're in the majority. But what kind of comfort is that? Take control of your body and make room in your workout for these three crucial moves from a coach who's been there!
June 26, 2017
Few lifters can make a two-movement workout feel like must-see TV. But Evan Centopani can. Go deep into this elite bodybuilder's mind before your next training session!
June 25, 2017
Is your back and biceps routine no big deal? This one is. Test yourself against a classic routine from one of our favorite fitness icons!
June 22, 2017
•1 min read
Take your back training to the next level with these lifter-tested, coach-approved variations. Get bigger, stronger, and wider, and never look back!
June 19, 2017
•6 min read
When these two Animals hit the gym, they wear knee sleeves for elbow sleeves. To build that kind of upper-body mass, all you need is big volume, a big appetite, and a serious tolerance for pain.
May 29, 2017
•4 min read
It's time to update the lifting textbook! These variations of chest presses, pull-ups, dips, rows, and pull-overs are stronger, safer, and harder to screw up than the originals. Prepare to have your mind blown!
May 15, 2017
Bulging biceps are cool, but when it comes to big muscles there's nothing as impressive as a back Hercules himself would be jealous of. Here are four exercises that will get you a massive V-taper fast!
May 07, 2017
Trapezius muscles can be really stubborn when it comes to growth, so you need to make some smart changes to how you train them. Here are eight great ways to make growth happen!
April 27, 2017
•6 min read
Are you constantly chasing down new exercises to fill out your workouts? There's a better way! Take the classics and make them feel brand new with these simple tweaks.
October 24, 2016
If you're looking to round out your muscular physique, a strong back is an absolute must. Try this intense, high-volume workout to put on size and build a stacked back!
July 13, 2015
•5 min read
Are you up for a strength journey that might take years to complete? If not, turn back now. But if you're ready, join Al Kavadlo on a quest for the elusive one-arm pull-up!
July 07, 2015
•6 min read
