Get More Muscular Back

We all want to be able to squat and deadlift like cro-mags, while also showing off a chiseled chest, arms, and abs. When you look at yourself in the mirror, you want to be somewhat impressed — you want to see validation that all the hard work you’ve been putting in on the racks and treadmill, and in keeping your diet clean and focused, is paying off.
Well, diet and exercise is the way to get there, but you need to remember that there are parts that often go neglected. Parts that you may not be able to see directly, but that others can see. It’s like skipping leg day — if you want to be muscular but you ignore certain muscle groups, you’re going to look asymmetrical. And nobody wants that.
We’re talking about your back, of course. Often lost in the mix as we focus on our arms, legs, and core, the back houses important muscles that are imperative to functionality, and ensures that our other muscle groups can work as a cohesive unit. You’re not going to do much power cleaning or deadlifting with a weak back, after all.
But since most of us don’t give our back much thought, it can be difficult to know where to start when putting together a workout. There are numerous exercises — many that you’re probably already doing — that target the muscle groups in your back, so you’re likely halfway there. Just consider adding a day per week dedicated to training those muscles, and you can start with these four exercises.