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Back Workout – How to Best Strengthen Your Weak Lower Back

Terry ClarkBy Terry ClarkMarch 1, 2021No Comments9 Mins Read
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Trying to overcome an injured back can leave you vulnerable during a workout. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. The spine supports your muscles. To achieve a well-defined back, work the back and the supporting muscles around it. The body works like a well-oiled machine. When one part fails, it causes the entire system to struggle. Also, a healthy muscle can compensate for weak muscles.

If you aim to build a healthy body with a well-defined back, use exercises that develop your core. Consequently, your back muscles hold your center together. Also, the back makes it possible for power to transfer from your lower limbs to your upper limbs. Let’s get into the details of how you can build a well-defined back to improve your performance and appearance.

You can easily injure your back when you don’t use it correctly.

☞ Focus on your posture while exercising and performing ordinary tasks. Correct posture allows you to exercise safely, without injuries. Use proper posture to help your back support your overall muscular-skeletal system.

☞ Adopt stretching as a critical factor in your daily routine. The more you stretch, the more your body will become flexible. Stretching improves your balance and causes blood to flow through your muscles.

☞ Regularly stretching with Reformer Pilates increases your performance in the gym. Consequently, it improves your appearance away from the gym. Use flexibility like speed, endurance, and power to evaluate your muscles’ overall fitness. Perform stretching exercises separately or after workouts.

☞ Finally, assess the overall fitness of your muscles before committing to a workout program. Test your one-rep max with the lifts you intend to perform and set goals. Let your one-rep maximum inform your workout, and your goals motivate you.

A back workout can build a strong and muscular back even when there is a history of back injuries.

By incorporating the right exercises in your workout, you can build muscles.  Building strong back muscles with the proper workout require excellent technique.  It takes a healthy mindset and patience to perform the lifts correctly with the right movements, positioning, and breathing. By focusing on each lift’s eccentric, concentric, and isometric movements, you can quickly develop a thick muscular well-defined back.

The renegade row targets the back and stomach muscles.

To take your posture and technique to the next level, try the renegade row. Experts recommend this lift for beginners. The renegade row works the arms, shoulders, stomach, and back to give you an overall sexy appearance.  By using dumbbells, it forces your entire body to work together to stabilize and lift the weight. The more natural a lift looks when you perform it, the better your results.

Sets:

☞Initially, attempt four sets of 10 reps at 75% of one-rep max to improve your back posture and strength.

☞Increase it to 5 sets of 12 reps at 70% of one-rep max to achieve a v-tapered back.

Step-By-Step Execution:

☞Use light dumbbells for this exercise. Get into the position of plank or pushup. Spread your legs wide and keep your back straight.

☞Lift the dumbbell to your chest height. Lower the weight down to the ground. Repeat the steps for the other side. Keep the distance between the floor and chest the same as pushups.

☞Balance your body. Keep repeating the process until the set is complete. Take a rest of 60 seconds between sets.

☞Always keep spinal alignment straight to work the core. To get the best results to increase your intensity, maintain correct posture, and use the right technique during the exercise.

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The front squat, widely known for building the leg muscles, protects the back during a workout.

The front squat does not build back muscles. Most trainers suggest the front squat for strict form and the best results when developing supporting muscles. It does a great job of activating and engaging the legs, butt, and stomach muscles. You will need these muscles to help the back when you lift heavy. Supporting muscles make the backs job easier during a functional task like squatting to pick up a box. The body’s muscles function independently, but they work together to complete a task.

Sets:

☞Attempt three sets of 10 reps at 75% of one-rep max initially.

☞Increase it to 5 sets of 12 reps at 70% of one-rep max to accelerate the entire body movement.

Step-By-Step Execution:

☞In the front squat, keep the bar on your front shoulders. Keep the bar still and under control.

☞Now drop your hips down to the ground in a sitting position. Bend your knees until your thighs become parallel with the floor. Maintain this position for about 2-3 seconds. Now press your feet into the ground and thrust back up.

☞Maintain your form and balance the weight before, during, and after the squat. By using correct posture, you work almost every muscle in the body. When you perform functional lifts like the squat, you maximize your results.

The bent-over dumbbell works the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids. Pulling the weight higher to the chest works the upper-back muscles. Subsequently, pulling the weight closer to the waist works the mid-back muscles.

This exercise doesn’t require any support from a bench. The bent-over dumbbell forces you to utilize both sides of the body in a workout session. As a beginner, start this exercise on the light side and maintain the correct posture. This exercise requires you to bend your back as you lift the weight. Use weights that do not compromise your bent back.

Sets:

☞Attempt three sets of 10 reps at 75% of one-rep max initially until your body adapts.

☞Increase it to five sets of 12 reps at 70% of one-rep max with the correct form.

Step-By-Step Execution:

☞Hold a pair of dumbbells in both hands. Lower your torso until it’s parallel to the floor. There must be a small bend in your knees to support the legs and back while lifting.

☞Keep your back in a natural arch and pressure off of it. Lower the dumbbells to knee length and lift them together. Lift the dumbbells to your chest.

☞Place the pressure on your torso and back for muscle activation.

The pull-up builds a strong upper back while removing pressure from the lower back.

Pull-ups test your body strength, especially your upper back and arms. To get the full range of motion with your back workout, add pull-ups to your workout.  You will see visible results immediately. Make sure to use the full range of motion from top to bottom. When you cheat, you only cheat yourself. Use pull-ups to get your back in shape and prevent future back injures. Because bodyweight exercises use a natural range of motion, they work best for preventing injuries.

Sets:

☞Attempt three sets of 8 pull-ups at the start to test your body strength.

☞Increase it to 5 sets of 10 pull-ups once your body adapts.

Step-By-Step Execution:

☞Place your hands on the bar about shoulder-width apart.  The position of palms should be in the forward direction. Keep your shoulders down to release the tension.

☞Pull yourself up while holding your body stable. Keep your chin up. Shoulders should be in alignment with the bar. Focus on your technique and balance to get the most from this exercise.

☞Slowly lower down your body and release the tension. Repeat the process and take a 60-second break after the sets. Focus on doing each rep the correct way – slowly, under control, full range of motion, and rest time.

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The lat-pulldown strengthens the broadest muscle in the back, promotes good posture and spinal stability.

Use pulldowns to increase muscle size in the upper back. You build muscle by lifting heavyweights. The larger muscle groups can lift heavier weights which causes them and the supporting muscles around them to grow bigger.  Always focus on posture and technique when performing back exercises to prevent back injuries.

Sets:

☞Attempt three sets of 10 reps at 75% of one-rep max at the initial stage and control the weight.

☞Increase it to 5 sets of 12 reps at 70% of one-rep max once your body adapts to the workout.

Step-By-Step Execution:

☞ Hold the bar with a firm handgrip, and it should be shoulder-width apart.

☞Pull the weight down evenly and keep the pressure on your back. Bring the bar to your chest and then release it up slowly over your head. Allow the bar to travel through a full range of motion parallel to your chest and then over your head.

☞ Focus on the concentric, eccentric, and isometric portion of each lift. Also, use the correct body posture during each lift and maintain control of the weight at all times.

The inverted row works all of your pull-muscles: back, biceps, and traps, creating balance and prevents injuries.

The inverted row does for the back what the bench press does for the chest. If you want to try a pull-push workout, placing the inverted row before or after the pushup works wonders. This exercise builds arms, back, and shoulders. The inverted row delivers maximum power and control for beginners who just started and need something simple.  Beginners can always count on bodyweight exercises before their body needs something more challenging to get results.

Sets:

☞Attempt 3 sets of 10 reps initially.

☞Increase it to 5 sets of 10 reps once your body adapts.

Step-By-Step Execution:

☞Place the bar on a squat rack or stand that stabilizes the user. Subsequently, lay underneath the bar and grip the bar with your hands. Keep your hand’s shoulder-width apart.

☞ Pull your body up by keeping your legs down and shoulders in the air. Use the correct body posture by keeping your back straight. Explode on the pull but stay in control. Release your body slowly back down to the ground. Always focus on the concentric, eccentric, and isometric movements. Stay mental and physically alert while lifting weights.

Use a back workout to build a strong and muscular back while preventing injuries.

Back exercises not only stabilize the spine but leave an equal effect on the torso. It’s essential to understand how the body works. You can use the right kind of training to improve your fitness. From building a well-defined back to improving your posture, You can transform your lifestyle to achieve the desired results.

Your back plays a central role in how you look and feel. A great workout can take your energy and vibe to the next level. The harder you work during training, the more muscles you can build after the training. Don’t forget to take a look at this workout program for your back.

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