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Back Day Burn - Strengthen and Sculpt Your Back

  • Writer: Chelsea Gnida
    Chelsea Gnida
  • Nov 11, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 18, 2025


If you’re looking to build a strong, toned back and improve your posture, this workout is for you! Grab a pair of dumbbells (or any weights you have at home) and get ready to row, lift, and fly. Each movement is designed to target your lats, rear delts, and postural muscles — helping you move better and feel stronger.

🔥 The Workout

Perform each exercise for 30–45 seconds, rest briefly between moves, and complete 3–4 total rounds.

  1. Wide Row


    Hinge forward at the hips with a flat back and pull the dumbbells out wide toward your ribs. This move targets your upper back and shoulders.

  2. 1-Arm Row


    Place one hand on a bench or your thigh for support and row the opposite arm back, keeping your elbow close to your side. Alternate arms after your time is up.

  3. Deadlift


    With soft knees, hinge forward while keeping your spine straight and core engaged. Squeeze your glutes as you rise back up.

  4. Narrow Grip Row


    Similar to the wide row, but keep your elbows close to your body to engage your mid-back and lats.

  5. Row Back


    Start in a bent-over position and pull both elbows back, focusing on a strong squeeze at the top of the movement.

  6. Deadlift to Row


    Combine the two: lower into a deadlift, then row the dumbbells up before standing tall. This compound move works your hamstrings, glutes, and back all in one.

  7. Rear Fly


    With a soft bend in your elbows, lift your arms out to the sides until they’re parallel to the floor. Control the movement on the way down — this one’s all about the slow burn.

💡 Tips for Success

  • Keep your core engaged to protect your lower back.

  • Move slow and controlled — focus on feeling your muscles work, not just moving the weight.

  • Adjust the weight load as needed; proper form always comes first.

Stronger back, better posture, more confidence — that’s what this workout delivers. Give it a try and feel the difference after just a few rounds!


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