This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

Building an impressive back doesn't require expensive machines or a commercial gym—just a few simple tools and the right ...

It goes beyond chest day.

The lats, or the latissimus dorsi, to use the muscles' proper name, are the wide, fan-shaped muscles that make up the majority of your mid-back. The lats are especially consequential for several ...

View post: Recovery Mistake Active Men Over 40 Should Avoid In a recent video, Jeff Cavaliere, CSCS, of Athlean-X shares two of the most effective, underrated, and “misunderstood” dumbbell lat ...

You don’t see a lot of people performing this exercise in the gym, but it delivers serious strength and size for the lats. Dumbbell pullovers primarily target the lats and chest, making them a unique ...

Dorian Yates has shared the brutal low-volume back workout he used before winning Mr Olympia in 1993, featuring heavy rows, ...

When it comes to upper-body day vs lower-body day at the gym, everyone has a favorite, right? But whether you look forward to squats and deadlifts or push-ups and bicep curls, the key to a balanced, ...

There are a few exercises you'll see guys doing in the gym more often than the classic dumbbell row on a weight bench. There are also few exercises that are more prone to sloppy form. From poor ...