{"id":40887,"date":"2022-02-04T14:59:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T14:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=40887"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Back Workouts With Dumbbells You Can Do Anywhere"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Back_Muscles_Anatomy\" >Back Muscles Anatomy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#What_Are_Your_Back_Muscles\" >What Are Your Back Muscles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Where_Are_Your_Back_Muscles_Located\" >Where Are Your Back Muscles Located?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Superficial_Muscles\" >Superficial Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Intermediate_Muscles\" >Intermediate Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Intrinsic_Muscles\" >Intrinsic Muscles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#What_Do_Your_Back_Muscles_Do\" >What Do Your Back Muscles Do?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Superficial_Muscles-2\" >Superficial Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Intermediate_Muscles-2\" >Intermediate Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Intrinsic_Muscles-2\" >Intrinsic Muscles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Health_Benefits_Of_Strong_Back_Muscles\" >Health Benefits Of Strong Back Muscles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Strong_Back_Muscles_Can_Improve_Your_Posture\" >Strong Back Muscles Can Improve Your Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Strong_Back_Muscle_Can_Improve_Your_Overall_Stability\" >Strong Back Muscle Can Improve Your Overall Stability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Strong_Back_Muscles_Help_Alleviate_Back_Pain\" >Strong Back Muscles Help Alleviate Back Pain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Best_Back_Workouts_With_Dumbbells\" >Best Back Workouts With Dumbbells<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#The_Warm_Up\" >The Warm Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#The_Workout\" >The Workout<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Set_1\" >Set 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Set_2\" >Set 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Set_3\" >Set 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#The_Exercise\" >The Exercise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Reverse_Fly\" >Reverse Fly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Kneeling_Single_Arm_Row\" >Kneeling Single Arm Row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Upright_Row\" >Upright Row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Renegade_Row\" >Renegade Row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Romanian_Deadlift\" >Romanian Deadlift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Bent_Over_Narrow_Row\" >Bent Over Narrow Row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Shrugs\" >Shrugs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-back-workouts-with-dumbbells\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever had one of those stinging back aches at one of the most random times? Recent studies show that about 7.5% of the global population experiences lower back pains. The majority of these cases are attributed to a modern lifestyle that largely involves people being in sedentary positions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iasp-pain.org\/resources\/fact-sheets\/the-global-burden-of-low-back-pain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is then important for you to always work on improving the strength of your back muscles to avoid such health risks. Now there are several ways to do that and working out with dumbbells is one of them. Keep reading to find out how.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_Muscles_Anatomy\"><\/span><strong>Back Muscles Anatomy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to appreciate the importance of strengthening your back muscles, you must first understand the basics of your back anatomy. This basically involves answering the questions: What they are, where they are and what they do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Your_Back_Muscles\"><\/span><strong>What Are Your Back Muscles?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your back comprises several different muscles with different functions. Some primarily support your trunk and spine while the rest help you stand, move your body and assist in breathing. These muscles are classified into 3 major categories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/21632-back-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Superficial muscles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include the latissimus dorsi, levator scapular, rhomboids, and trapezius.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Intermediate muscles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include the serratus posterior inferior and serratus posterior superior muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Intrinsic muscles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are divided into two major groups including the erector spinae and transversospinalis, each consisting of several muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since your back muscles support most of your weight and aid many movements, it\u2019s not uncommon to pick up an injury or two. The injuries are what ultimately lead to conditions like lower back pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/Disorders\/Patient-Caregiver-Education\/Fact-Sheets\/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That being said, you should ensure that you always warm up before any physical activity while working on your overall <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kettlebell-back-workout\/\">muscle strength<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38780 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5775-1024x576.png\" alt=\"best back workouts with dumbbells\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5775.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5775-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5775.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5775.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Are_Your_Back_Muscles_Located\"><\/span><strong>Where Are Your Back Muscles Located?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting just below your skull, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/quarantine-workout-challenge\/\">back muscles<\/a> generally extend across your shoulders then go down to your lower back, just above your hips. The muscles are primarily attached to your vertebrae, ribs, neck and shoulder blades. Here\u2019s where each of the 3 groups of your back muscles are found:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Superficial_Muscles\"><\/span><strong>Superficial Muscles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These muscles are sometimes referred to by experts as extrinsic back muscles since they are found closest to your skin. The muscles make up your upper back with only a few of them extending to your lower back. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Latissimus dorsi (lats): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The largest muscles in your upper body starting from under your shoulder blades and extending to your lower back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Levator scapulae: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are smaller muscles starting from the side of your neck and extending to your scapula (shoulder blade).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Rhomboids: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are 2 muscles which connect your scapula to your spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Trapezius (traps): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting from your neck, these muscles go across your shoulders then extend to a \u201cV\u201d in your lower back.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intermediate_Muscles\"><\/span><strong>Intermediate Muscles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The intermediate muscles are divided into 2 groups: Serratus posterior inferior and serratus posterior superior. They practically sit in your shoulder girdle, which is located between your shoulder blades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intrinsic_Muscles\"><\/span><strong>Intrinsic Muscles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These muscles lie deep under your skin. They are split into 2 groups: Erector spinae and transversospinalis, each comprising several different muscles. Intrinsic back muscles run up and down along your spine on either side of your spinal column.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/back-workouts-without-weights\/\">Back Workouts Without Weights: Game-Changing Routine That\u2019ll Put Your Back Muscles To Work<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Your_Back_Muscles_Do\"><\/span><strong>What Do Your Back Muscles Do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your back muscles are the primary structural support of your trunk. However, each of the 3 muscle groups have specialized functions that include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Superficial_Muscles-2\"><\/span><strong>Superficial Muscles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These muscles are primarily responsible for the movement of your arms and shoulders. They include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/21632-back-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Latissimus dorsi (lats): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They aid in extending and rotating your shoulder and arms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Levator scapulae: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are responsible for raising your shoulder blade (scapula).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Rhomboids: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They work simultaneously to pull your scapula inward towards your spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Trapezius (traps): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They help in moving your body, raising your arms and maintaining a good posture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intermediate_Muscles-2\"><\/span><strong>Intermediate Muscles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These muscles assist in breathing. They are also attached to your rib to facilitate the expansion and contraction of your chest whenever you inhale or exhale (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/21632-back-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intrinsic_Muscles-2\"><\/span><strong>Intrinsic Muscles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These muscles are primarily responsible for the stabilization of your spinal cord. They also assist in bending, rotating, flexing and extending your back while helping you control your head, neck and trunk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/21632-back-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38753 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5871-1024x576.png\" alt=\"best back workouts with dumbbells\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5871.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5871-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5871.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5871.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_Of_Strong_Back_Muscles\"><\/span><strong>Health Benefits Of Strong Back Muscles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back muscles are often neglected when <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/band-back-exercises\/\">working out<\/a> in the gym and most of the time they come to mind just as an afterthought. However, experts have suggested that every strength workout should have some focus on strengthening your back muscles. Why? Let\u2019s find out:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Back_Muscles_Can_Improve_Your_Posture\"><\/span><strong>Strong Back Muscles Can Improve Your Posture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies have shown that using the right posture is an excellent way of preventing back pains (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/multimedia\/back-pain\/sls-20076817\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/back-and-tricep-workout\/\">exercises<\/a> that can help correct your posture by strengthening your back muscles include yoga poses and weightlifting. So next time you hit the gym, be sure to try some back workouts to improve the strength of these muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Back_Muscle_Can_Improve_Your_Overall_Stability\"><\/span><strong>Strong Back Muscle Can Improve Your Overall Stability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has indicated that strengthening your back muscles can help free the joints of your spine from any restrictions. Chiropractors have pointed out the stability of your spine is reliant on your back muscles which support it and help relieve some of the stress on it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2972594\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Back_Muscles_Help_Alleviate_Back_Pain\"><\/span><strong>Strong Back Muscles Help Alleviate Back Pain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several factors that can lead to back pain and one of them is a sedentary lifestyle. According to this study 75% of employees from 64 call centers reported chronic back pains that were directly linked to their sitting behavior (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31422243\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedentary lifestyles usually lead to the accumulation of fat and atrophy of your back muscles. As a result, these muscles grow stiff and get fatigued easily, leading to worsened pain. This results in a situation where movement is limited and your back muscles are incapable of providing the needed stability to your spine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31422243\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back muscles are among the largest in your body, working on them will go a long way in increasing your overall lean muscle mass and strength. This means it\u2019ll be easier to lose body fat while improving your balance and mobility hence <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/womens-gym-workouts-for-beginners\/\">relieving back pains<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38657 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5545-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5545.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5545-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5545.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5545-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5545.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Back_Workouts_With_Dumbbells\"><\/span><strong>Best Back Workouts With Dumbbells<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several exercises you could do to strengthen your back muscles with or without equipment. In this section look at some of the best chest and back workouts with dumbbells and how you can use them to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/exercises-for-office-workers\/\">strengthen your muscles<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting to the good stuff, we first look at how you can warm up and prep your back muscles for the exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Warm_Up\"><\/span><strong>The Warm Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing your back muscles for either <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/\">cardio or strength training<\/a> goes a long way in reducing exercise induced injuries. To come up with a warm-up routine, you should understand the different ways your spine moves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can either extend your spine backward, flex it forward, or bend or rotate it to the right or left. Most people usually ignore bending and rotating their spines when warming up and as such end up limiting what the spine is capable of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This warm-up routine involves you flexing your lumbar and cervical spine in the egg role and toe touch. Additionally, you\u2019ll extend your thoracic spine in the foam roller back extension and finish off with a simple rock-back rotation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38641 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5442.png\" alt=\"best back workouts with dumbbells\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5442.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5442-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5442.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Workout\"><\/span><strong>The Workout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workout routine will be done in sets with 30 to 45 seconds of rest between the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bosu-ball-exercises-for-balance\/\">exercises<\/a>. Perform each set at least two times before moving to the next. Finally, remember to rest for about 60 seconds between each set.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_1\"><\/span><strong>Set 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse fly, 10 reps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kneeling single arm rows, 15 reps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_2\"><\/span><strong>Set 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shrugs, 15 reps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upright row, 10 reps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_3\"><\/span><strong>Set 3<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renegade row, 10 reps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romanian deadlift, 15 reps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bent over narrow row, 10 reps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>The Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the 7 best back workouts with dumbbells you can try out in a gym or at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reverse_Fly\"><\/span><strong>Reverse Fly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse flies are one of the most popular dumbbell workouts out there.This move targets your rhomboids, traps, rear deltoids and erector spinae. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Ensure your arms are hanging down in front of you with the dumbbells together while your palms face each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, lean forward at your hips, carefully pushing them backwards while maintaining a small bend in your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now put a small bend in your elbows before performing a reverse fly. Open your arms out wide then squeeze your middle back together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the top position for a second and return to your starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure you\u2019re using the right form, your torso should remain still throughout the workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38587 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372-1024x576.png\" alt=\"best back workouts with dumbbells\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kneeling_Single_Arm_Row\"><\/span><strong>Kneeling Single Arm Row<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This move targets your traps, lats, rhomboids and rear deltoids. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by kneeling on one knee, resting it on a horizontal bench. Your other leg should be out wide with your foot on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support your upper body using your non-working arm, placing your palm down on the bench. Ensure that your chest faces the bench and maintain a natural spine and neck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now use your working hand to grab a dumbbell.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, row the dumbbell up towards the bottom of your rib cage and pull up your elbow and back, skimming past your side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the top position for a second then return to the bottom. Allow the stretch through your rear deltoids then move on to your next rep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When getting into your starting position, fully extend your working arm until you feel a slight stretch in your rear deltoids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upright_Row\"><\/span><strong>Upright Row<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This move targets your rhomboids and trap muscles. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by placing your feet shoulder-width apart then grab a dumbbell in each hand. Ensure your arms are fully extended by your sides and your palms facing behind you. Finally, the dumbbells should be perpendicular to your legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, pull up the dumbbells using your traps and bend at your elbows. Make sure the dumbbells are moving up in a straight line while your elbows go out wide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue pulling the dumbbells until they reach your collar bones and your elbows are aligned with your ears. Your upper traps should also be fully contracted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for 2 seconds and return to your starting position over a few seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your elbows above your forearms\u2019 level when lifting and don\u2019t raise your arms above parallel to avoid impingement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More: <\/strong><\/em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strong-back\/\">Strong Back Workout To Build A Muscular Frame<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38542 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5718-1024x576.png\" alt=\"best back workouts with dumbbells\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5718.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5718-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5718.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frame-5718.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renegade_Row\"><\/span><strong>Renegade Row<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This move targets your traps, lats and rhomboid muscles. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by getting into a push position, but holding a dumbbell in each hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you stabilize yourself in a strong, straight line from your head to your toes, begin alternating rows from left to right.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now pull up the dumbbells towards your rib cage, letting your elbow skimm past your side. Slowly return it to the ground and repeat on the other arm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to avoid twisting your shoulders or hips with each row. Also, ensure your wrists are kept in line above your hand thus restricting excess flexion through them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Romanian_Deadlift\"><\/span><strong>Romanian Deadlift<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This move targets your erector spinae, longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis, quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into your starting position by setting your feet shoulder-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, grab the dumbbells in front of your thighs and ensure your palms are facing you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now hinge at your hips to push back your butt while maintaining a tight core. Carefully lower your torso until the dumbbells move past your knees or you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thrust forward your hips then stand tall into your starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actively engage your core to straighten your back to improve your efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bent_Over_Narrow_Row\"><\/span><strong>Bent Over Narrow Row<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the best shoulder workouts with dumbbells you can ever try out.The move primarily targets your rhomboids, lats, and erector spinae. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by grabbing a dumbbell in each hand then stand with your feet hip-width apart. Ensure you have a slight bend in your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now bend forward at your knees to an angle of about 45 degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully pull up the dumbbells towards the bottom of your rib cage, letting your elbows skim past your sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze your shoulder blades together for about a second then steadily release the dumbbells to your starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully extend your arms and ensure they\u2019re hanging in a straight line from your chest and your palms face each other when getting in your starting position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38327 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5602-1024x576.png\" alt=\"best back workouts with dumbbells\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5602.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5602-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5602.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5602-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5602.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shrugs\"><\/span><strong>Shrugs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This move targets your rhomboids and lats. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into your starting position by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a dumbbell in each hand before extending your arms by your side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now slightly retract your shoulders then raise them as high as possible towards your ears while fully contracting your upper traps. Ensure your arms remain straight throughout this process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this top position for about 2 seconds before using a controlled motion to lower down back to your starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain the best results, avoid spending too much time in the bottom position between each shrug.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your back muscles are key in facilitating your day to day movements. As such, you should always ensure they are strong and healthy enough to perform their functions. This article gives you some of the best back workouts with dumbbells you can try out next time you hit the gym.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Back_Workouts\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever had one of those stinging back aches at one of the most random times? Recent studies show that about 7.5% of the global population experiences lower back pains. The majority of these cases are attributed to a modern lifestyle that largely involves people being in sedentary positions (6). 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