8 Best Barbell Exercises for Back Strength and Size

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Pause and squeeze the shoulder blades together for a beat (B) Slowly reverse the rep back to the beginning position. To target your back muscles, the deadlift probably isn’t the most efficient. Depending on your biomechanics and the position of your hips, the deadlift will predominantly work the legs (hamstrings and glutes in particular) as a primary mover. Consistency and …