The retired bodybuilding legend is known for having built one of the strongest and thickest backs in the sport.

Why: “This is a nice way to add lower back action to your back workout,” Samuel says. By rowing in a static bent-over position, your lower back muscles will work overtime to hold your torso at a ...

Whether you’re a complete newbie to strength training or a diehard gym rat, this weight bench workout is ideal if you’ve got limited time as it targets your entire body using supersets. We mean it, ...

Lee Haney’s back was the factor that led to his 8-year-long Mr. Olympia reign. Aspiring bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts, ...

While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...

To strengthen your back, everyone knows that there is a key exercise: pull-ups. That said, this exercise already requires excellent sheathing and strong upper body muscles (biceps, triceps, trapezius, ...

Most of you know that training your upper body provides endless benefits, from improving your posture to increasing your metabolism. You might think of individually working your arms, shoulders, chest ...

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