subject: Exercises to Build a Bigger Back at Home [print this page] Exercises to Build a Bigger Back at Home Exercises to Build a Bigger Back at Home
When they first start working out, many people don't consider working out their backs. This is a big mistake. Muscles look and function better when they are in proportion and balanced. Every guy looks to build a strong looking chest. However, if you aren't also doing exercises to build a bigger back at home, you are going to walk and feel unbalanced. Maybe even a little top heavy if your chest gets big enough. This will only put extra strain on your back, which nobody wants.
A strong back is an attribute that many women will admit is a big turn-on. Who doesn't want to impress the ladies? The following exercises to build a bigger back at home will help you grow bigger lats and traps, giving you wider, broader shoulders and a V-shaped torso.
Reverse Dumbbell Flies
Start by bending over at about a 45 degree angle with the dumbbells together in front of your knees. Keeping your elbows bent and your palms facing in, swing your arms upward and outward while squeezing your shoulder blades together. Try to bring the dumbbells above the shoulders, or as high as you can. Then slowly bring the weights back together down by your knees. Try to do 3 sets of 10 reps, or 3 sets of 6 with a heavier dumbbell.
Pullups
You can do pullups with your hands close together on the bar or wider apart, and with your palms facing inward or outward. Try to complete 3 sets of 8-10 reps (or as many as you can) of each form of pullup.
Bent Over Dumbbell Row
Brace your left knee and palm on a flatbench while you dangle a dumbbell in your right hand. With your palm facing in, bring the dumbbell up to your right ear while squeezing your shoulder blade. Slowly return the dumbbell back to its original position to complete the rep. Try to do 3 sets of 8-10 reps of this back exercise.
