People might think bodybuilders spend far too much time looking in the mirror, but there’s a good reason for their perceived narcissism… that is, developing a show-ready physique requires constantly assessing every muscle, small and large, to ensure everything is developed and in proportion. The best bodybuilders, of course, also know another secret: That is, to never forget to turn around and check out their back while they’re at it.
“Everyone else sees our back all the time, while we may not check it out as often,” points out Aimee Nicotera, MS, health coach, personal trainer, virtual studio owner and creator of the E5 Collective. “To make sure it’s everything you want it to be — and that it keeps pace with your other muscle groups — I recommend a comprehensive approach to developing it, with a wide range of exercises that target each individual area.”
Even if taking the stage isn’t on your list of goals, there’s no denying the benefits of a strong back. And what better way to get stronger than focusing on each and every part of a muscle group with the precision of someone looking to show off the fruits of their labor in competition?
Here, Nicotera outlines a six-pronged workout modeled after a typical bodybuilding regimen, which includes everything from compound, multijoint moves to unilateral exercises to a lower-back-focused bodyweight finisher. It’ll help you build just the right amount of muscle mass to look spectacularly strong, whether you’re coming or going.
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