Athlete-Approved Back Exercises for Peak Performance

Exercise Target Muscles Benefits
Band-Assisted Chin-Up Biceps, Back Improves upper body strength and assists in mastering chin-ups
Band-Assisted Inverted Row Upper Back, Biceps Enhances back and bicep strength, helps improve rowing form
Band-Assisted Neutral-Grip Pull-Up Biceps, Back Supports learning pull-ups with neutral grip, improves upper body strength
Band-Assisted Pull-Up Biceps, Back Helps build pull-up strength, supports form and technique
Band-Resisted Pull-Up Biceps, Back Increases resistance for advanced pull-up training, enhances muscle activation
Barbell Deadlift Back, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves Strengthens posterior chain, improves overall body strength and posture
Bent-Over Dumbbell Row Back, Biceps Enhances back strength and bicep definition, improves rowing form
Banded Pull-Down Shoulders, Upper Back Improves shoulder and upper back strength, enhances muscle endurance
Banded Scapular Protraction Shoulders, Upper Back Enhances scapular strength and stability, improves shoulder health
Cable Pull-Down Back, Biceps Strengthens back and biceps, enhances upper body endurance
Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row Back, Biceps Improves back and bicep strength with reduced lower back strain
Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row Iso Back, Biceps Enhances isometric strength and muscle endurance in back and biceps
Chin-Up Back, Biceps Improves upper body strength, particularly in biceps and back
Single-Arm Standing Band Row Back Strengthens back, improves unilateral strength and balance
Single-Arm Standing Cable Row Back Enhances back strength and stability, improves functional strength