Back Workout Plan



Warm-up

    5-10 minutes
  • Light cardio such as jogging or jumping jacks to get your heart rate up and loosen your muscles.
  • Dynamic stretching upper body, such as arm circles, shoulder rolls, and elbow bends.

Lat Pulldowns

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Sit at a lat pulldown machine and grip the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip.
  • Pull the bar down towards your chest, squeezing your lats at the top of the movement.
  • Return to the starting position.

Seated Row

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Sit on a seated row machine with your feet flat on the floor and your back against the pad.
  • Hold a barbell or dumbbells with a shoulder-width overhand grip and pull it towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  • Lower the bar back to the starting position.

Deadlifts

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Stand over a loaded barbell with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the bar with an overhand grip.
  • Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, lift the bar off the ground and stand up, squeezing your glutes and pushing your hips back.
  • Lower the bar back to the ground in a controlled manner.

Bent-Over Barbell Rows

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Stand over a loaded barbell with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the bar with an overhand grip.
  • Bend your knees slightly and lean forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  • Lift the bar off the ground and pull it towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  • Lower the bar back to the starting position.

Superman

    3 sets of 10 reps
  • Lie on your stomach on a mat or bed with your arms extended overhead and your legs straight.
  • Lift your arms, shoulders, and upper back off the ground, keeping your core engaged and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  • Hold for 30-60 seconds.

Cool-down

    5-10 minutes
  • Static stretching for the back.

Additional Information

It's important to adjust the weights and reps based on your fitness level and goals. If you're just starting out, start with lighter weights and gradually increase the weight as you become stronger.

Rest for 60-90 seconds between sets and 120-180 seconds between exercises.

Aim to train muscle group 2-3 times per week, giving your muscles time to recover and rebuild between workouts.


Information about the Back muscles

The back muscles are a group of muscles located in the posterior region of the body. They include the trapezius, rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, and erector spinae. The trapezius is the largest muscle group in the back and is responsible for shoulder movement, posture, and breathing. The rhomboids are smaller muscles that help stabilize the scapula and pull the shoulder blades together. The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle that helps extend the arms and rotate the trunk. The erector spinae is a group of muscles that run along the spine and help maintain posture and balance.


Interesting Back Facts

Here are a few but you can definitely find more online

  • Your Spinal Cord Has Gray and White Matter
  • While the spine can grow as long as 20 inches, most men have backbones of about 18 inches and women about 17 inches.
  • Your back has over 200 muscles and of those 200 muscles, 120 of them support the spinal column. That’s some serious “back up support.”

The exercises provided in the workout section should grow and strengthen those triceps!