Many gym goers tend to focus most of their time on the “show” muscles (chest, biceps and abs) but neglecting your back isn’t a great idea for either appearance or performance. Building a strong, stable and healthy back can reduc…

If you are one of those people who only like to work out your “Show Muscles” (chest, arms, abs and some shoulders) then move on, but if you are looking to have a thick, dense and well balanced upper body then stick around. I am g…

Your back is the utmost important factor that creates the visual impact of a V-shaped body, not the shoulders (although they’re nearly as important) we call this the V-taper. To get the foundation of a V-taper right, you need to …

The back is a complex muscle group with no shortage of possible exercises, so many that an overeager newbie armed with a Flex magazine and a belly full of ambition could easily hammer away at his back for hours, yet still barely …

Welcome to one of our many brutal lower body workouts, one that is very effective at burning fat, building lean muscle, lifting and shaping the booty, and toning the thighs. But before we start...I want you to look at your leg…

The latissimus dorsi (also known as the "lats"), lie across the middle section of the back on each side. This muscle group when well developed gives the upper body that V shape. The lats originates from attachments alon…

This workout, which covers back as well as abs and lower back, alternates weekly workouts that emphasize strength (4-6 reps) with ones that emphasize mass (8-10 and sometimes 12-15 reps). Simply insert these workouts into your cu…

A series about the best back-building moves wouldn’t be complete without the conventional deadlift. There are a number of reasons why this exercise is so important for adding size and strength to your back. This exercise…

The back, as a whole, is composed of the following muscle groups: erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, rhomboids major and minor, teres major, posterior deltoids and trapezius. Some of these muscles are often considered parts of oth…

If you're someone who only like to work out your "show muscles" (chest, arms, abs and some shoulders) then move on, but if you are looking to have a thick, dense and well-balanced upper body then stick around. Today…

A six-pack is top of the list when it comes to desirable body parts for men and women, yet the abs muscles often cause confusion when it comes to training. Here, we outline the science behind the six-pack. Solving this prob…

Much of the time, the iron game of bodybuilding isn’t exactly a thinking man’s sport.  If you want to get big and strong, then you have to lift a lot of weight, for a lot of repetitions.  That part is clear & simple and not …

If you are one of those people who only like to work out your “Show Muscles” (chest, arms, abs and some shoulders) then move on, but if you are looking to have a thick, dense and well balanced upper body then stick around. I am …

Back muscles have many functions, acting on the arms, spine, and shoulder blades. Building a strong, beautiful back will not only help you look your best, it will help you with a great many functional movements while improving y…

Today’s commercial gyms are packed with all sorts of foo-foo machines delivering promises of full stretches, pumps and muscle blood engorgement, without having to balance a weight. Yes, these Hammer Strength and Nautil…

It never ceases to amaze me how incredibly misguided the vast majority of the population is in the gym. Everyone is desperate for that wide, powerful and muscular physique, yet very few understand how to properly channel thei…

The back is one of the most critical areas to develop for a strong powerful physique. Many beginners overlook the importance of back training in their workouts as they tend to focus more on the show off muscles like the chest a…

From a bodybuilder's perspective one of the most important body areas is the back. Not only can it be visually impressive but a strong back is essential for intensive training and day to day living. In bodybuilding you are …

My lats in particular need a bit more work but I think you’ll agree they–and my back overall–are no longer a glaring weakness. So, in this article, I want to to talk all about what it takes to build a back that makes people say …