Are you looking to increase back, shoulder, and arm strength but not ready for a vertical pullup? Consider the “down under” version, otherwise known as the Australian pullup, or inverted row. Pullups ...
If you're working out from home, the back muscles are probably some of the hardest to hit using traditional movements you’d do in the gym. Thankfully, with a bit of creativity, you can make inverted ...
When it comes to back exercises, most men favor pullups and lat pulldowns. It's no wonder, since these two movements primarily target the latissimus dorsi (a.k.a. lats), your largest back muscle. And ...
If you’ve read our guide on the best squat racks, you’ll know that we’re big advocates of investing in your own. There are huge pros to incorporating squat racks into your workout routine, and not ...
If you’re serious about strengthening your back, but don’t have weights at your disposal, might we suggest the inverted row? This bodyweight exercise—which involves lying beneath a bar and pulling ...
Squat racks are synonymous with strength training, serving as the temple for a number of muscle-building exercises, and for those wanting to flex their ultimate home gym setup, adding one of these ...
Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. August 23, 2022 Add as ...