Upper Back Exercises

seal row

Are Seal Rows the Back Exercise Your Program is Missing?

January 16, 2022

Everyone knows you need to be performing some kind of row to build a barn door back. Unfortunately, the most common free weight rowing exercises are susceptible to form breakdown,...

What Are Pendlay Rows?

What Are Pendlay Rows?

January 12, 2022

The Pendlay row is a variation of the bent over row that requires a lot of power, as each rep starts from the ground. It is named after Glenn Pendlay,...

are upright rows bad

How to Do Upright Rows Without Shoulder Pain

January 10, 2022

Although the upright row is a great exercise to build up the shoulders and traps, it is also very easy to mess up your shoulder joint if you have bad form or...

meadows rows

What are Meadows Rows?

December 20, 2021

There are several single-arm row variations but none like the Meadows row. The Meadows row allows you to go hard and heavy to help strengthen imbalances between sides. Moreover, it...

rack pull

The Ultimate Guide to Rack Pulls

December 17, 2021

The rack pull is a misunderstood exercise that's sure to garner different opinions on its merits depending on who you ask. If you ask us, the rack pull lends to...

Scapular Stabilization Exercises

11 Scapular Stabilization Exercises for Injury Prevention & Strength

Your scapula, aka shoulder blade, is the base of your shoulder complex and the foundation of any shoulder movement. It is used in virtually every movement that involves your upper extremities. It...