My back barely grew for years. But recently, it has blown up. Here are the 3 back exercises behind my explosive growth. A broad, chiseled back is key to achieving that Greek God look.  But with over 15 different back muscles, knowing which back exercises to pick (and how to execute them) is not as […]

What Are The Best Back Compound Exercises? A well-developed back is wide (for that drool-worthy V-taper) and thick (sometimes, it’s really all about the mass). FYI … To help transform your back from “Meh, nothing to see here” to “Woah, *heart eyes* looks like a shield!” as quickly as possible, I’ll share the best 5 […]

Want a wider, thicker, and more balanced back? Read this article. I cover 14 of the best back exercises you could do that'll level up your back growth. If you want a wider, thicker, and more balanced back, then there are 4 main regions your back exercises need to target. In this article, I’ll first […]

Deadlifts can be scary, especially if you don't know how to deadlift with proper form. Here's how to master your deadlift form in 5 easy steps. Here's how to deadlift with proper form (the shortened version): Step 1: Stand with your feet hip-width apart and the bar over your mid-foot. Step 2: Make a fist […]

The back is such an important part of what makes an impressive physique. But with hundreds of different back exercises out there, it's hard to tell which you should do during your back workout. That's why we brought in Betty — our muscle activation measuring machine — for this article. Today, we're using her to […]

Looking for a solid back workout involving just cables? You're in luck. Here's a list of the most effective cable-only back exercises you could ever include in your workouts. Cables are not as versatile as barbells or dumbbells, but they can be used to train your back muscles in unique ways that you cannot replicate […]

Looking for a solid back workout involving just dumbbells? You're in luck. Here's a list of the most effective dumbbells-only back exercises you could ever include in your workouts. Dumbbells are extremely versatile pieces of equipment that can be used to replicate any barbell movement that exists. The efficacy of movements may differ between barbell […]

Regardless of your end goal, developing a large and strong back will help you. But why? And how, exactly, do you go about building a large and strong back? Find out here. Trust me; you want to have a big back. Intuitively, if you want to look large and muscular, a big back will help. […]

Unable to get your chin across that bar? I've got you covered. Here, find a pull up program designed for you, the beginner, that'll take you from 0 to 10 pull ups in a row. And fast! Pull ups are a great muscle-building exercise. They also look pretty darn cool when you can bang them […]

Many people find it challenging to master the pull-up. As tricky an exercise as it is, though, there is actually a 4-step pull-up progression you can implement that'll make mastering the exercise much easier (and faster) for you. I'm going to share with you the most effective 'progression routine' that'll help you master the pull-up. […]