Single Arm Dumbbell Rows: Form and Programming | Complete Nutrition Back exercises Single Arm Dumbbell Rows The single arm dumbbell row is the standard unilateral horizontal pull. One knee and one hand brace on a bench while the working hand...
Barbell shrugs are a straightforward but highly effective exercise for building the trapezius muscles, especially the upper traps. The movement involves holding a barbell at arm’s length and elevating the shoulders upwards against resistance, which directly trains one of the...
Pendlay Rows: Form, Muscles and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Back exercises Pendlay Rows The Pendlay row is the dead stop version of the barbell bent over row. The bar resets on the floor between every rep. The torso stays...
Barbell Bent Over Rows: Form, Muscles and Programming | Complete Nutrition Back exercises Barbell Bent Over Rows The barbell bent over row is the most heavily loaded horizontal pull in most training programmes. Done well it builds the mid back,...
Deficit Deadlifts: Form, Muscles and Programming | Complete Nutrition Back exercises Deficit Deadlifts The deficit deadlift is the conventional pull performed standing on a platform of 2.5 to 10 cm. The increased range of motion forces the hips lower at...
Rack Pulls: Form, Muscles and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Back exercises Rack Pulls The rack pull is a partial deadlift performed from pins set at knee height or just below. The shortened range of motion lets you load weights...
Sumo Deadlifts: Form, Muscles and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Back exercises Sumo Deadlifts The sumo deadlift uses a wide stance with hands gripping inside the legs. Compared to a conventional deadlift the sumo style has a shorter range of...
Conventional Deadlifts: Form, Muscles and Programming | Complete Nutrition Back exercises Conventional Deadlifts The conventional deadlift is the hip width stance version of the lift, distinct from sumo deadlifts where the feet are set wide. For most lifters it is...
Barbell Deadlifts: Form, Muscles and Programming Guide | Complete Nutrition Back exercises Barbell Deadlifts The barbell deadlift is the single most loaded back exercise available. It builds the entire posterior chain from heels to upper traps. Get the setup right...