Target Muscles
Basic Muscle Groups |
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Lower-back (Main Target) |
Upper-back (Main Target) |
Trapezius (Main Target) |
Rhomboids (Main Target) |
Advanced Muscle Groups |
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Latissimus-dorsi (Main Target) |
Front-deltoid |
Bicep-brachialis |
Erector-spinae |
Difficulty
Steps
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Bend at your hips and knees to lower your torso towards the ground, keeping your back flat and chest up.
Push the barbell away from your body, extending your arms fully.
Pull the barbell towards your torso, keeping your elbows close to your sides and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Lower the barbell back towards the ground, then repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Benefits
Strengthens the muscles of the upper back, including the rhomboids and trapezius.
Improves posture and scapular stability.
Provides an effective resistance training exercise for the back.
Equipments