When it comes to the back, the lats are the undoubted hero. Providing that coveted v-taper lifters continue to seek in the gym; the lats help to elevate a physique by adding extra size and definition.

Blowing up your back is rewarding if you want a balanced, strong upper body, but it can get old, since there are only so many row variations you can try before you get so bored you turn around to ...

The one machine that even the most basic gym will have is the lat pulldown machine. A long bar with angular ends for grips, it has become almost a must-have machine for a gym to be acceptable. The ...

Strengthening your back helps align your spine and reduce slouching. Try these eight exercises for a stronger back.

I first stumbled on the single-arm lat pulldown back in college, when building a bigger back was borderline obsession. I was chasing size, symmetry, and that wide V-taper look, but standard rows and ...