Workout Routine for a
Strong Back using a Barbell
Below you'll find a workout routine that was designed to help you acquire and/or maintain a strong back.
The only equipment you'll need is a barbell and its accompanying weight plates.
This strong back workout routine is a 1-day, 4 exercises program and it will allow you to target your trapezius (upper back, your lower back and your lats, as well as your biceps, your rear deltoids (back of shoulders) and hamstrings.

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Workout Routine
| Back #1 | Back Row | |||
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3 Sets |
10 Reps |
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| Back #2 | Good Morning | |||
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3 Sets |
10 Reps |
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| Back #3 | Stiff-Legged Deadlift | |||
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3 Sets |
10 Reps |
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| Back #4 | Shrug | |||
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3 Sets |
10 Reps |
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Additional Notes
You'll note that a combination of 3 sets of 10 reps are proposed, which strike a good balance between muscle power, strength and endurance, which is desirable when targeting back muscles.
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