Back Exercises
The Most Effective Back Exercises For Thick Lats
Are your back workouts utilizing the most effective back exercises for building thick, wide lats? If not don’t worry, just spend a few minutes reading through the lat exercises on this page, watch a few of the exercise demonstration videos and start working these extremely effective exercises into your workout plan.
The Muscles of The Upper Back
The technical term for the muscles that makes up upper back is the Latissimus Dorsi, the Trapezius and the Teres Major. The Latissmus Dorsi is one of the biggest muscles in your upper body. Because of this, it is an area that you can pack a decent amount of size on relatively quickly. By focusing on training your “lats” on a regular basis, you will begin to develop the coveted “v-shape” look that many bodybuilders aspire to.
Your Trapezius is located on the far upper portion of the back near the shoulder. While the Teres Major is located just below the Trapezius on the upper portion of the back.
Parts of The Upper Back
The Upper Back Area is Made Up of A Few Different Muscles:
• Latissimus Dorsi
• Teres Major
• Trapezius
Back Exercises For Awesome Upper-Back Development
- Bent Over Row
- Dumbbell Row
- Front Lat Pulldown
Muscles That Make Up Your Lower Back
The technical term for the muscle that makes up your lower back are the lower portions of the Latissimus Dorsi and the Erector Spinae. Together these muscles work to stabilize your body during nearly every movement that involves your upper body.
Parts of The Lower Back
The Lower back area itself is made up of a few different muscles:
- The Lower Portion of The Latissimus Dorsi
- The Erector Spinae
Back Exercises For Awesome Lower-Back Development
- Deadlift
These back exercises are the best way to attack the muscles in both your upper and lower back for maximum muscle growth. Read through the exercise descriptions and learn how you can incorporate these exercises into your back workouts today!