MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

The upper back is an important enough area to train that many gym rats devote two whole days to it each week—this is what “pull day” really means. With strong lats and other upper back muscles, you ...

If you're serious about building a strong, muscular back, it’s time to rethink your upper-body workouts. Sure, barbell rows and weighted pullups are staples—but if total upper-body mass is the goal, ...

When you’re looking for a way to spice up your upper body routine, row variations always do the trick. They’re a nice change of pace from flys, curls, and presses when it comes to strengthening your ...

When building a workout routine, you really can’t go wrong with functional exercises, or ones that mirror actions you do in daily life. One prime example? The single-arm dumbbell row, an upper-body ...

Lifting your bodyweight alone is never the fastest way to build muscle, right? Wrong – especially where your back is concerned. That’s why an inverted row might be the answer. Researchers measuring ...