Do back workouts for a V-shaped back

Your back workouts should have a variety of back exercises. I think the best back exercise is the weighted pullup. However, pullups are very difficult for most people.

I myself struggle with this exercise. So if you cannot do a pullup, the next best option are row exercises.

The bent over barbell row, dumbbell row, and t-bar rows are great for developing your lats.

Lat pulldowns are not bad either. All of these exercises will target your back muscles effectively.

Deadlifts target your lower back so make sure to do these as well. The deadlift is great because it also works your legs, fore arms, and traps too.

Your back muscles will have no choice but to grow after this workout.

The back routine

pullups 8-12 reps

pullups 8-12 reps

Bent-over barbell row 8-12 reps

Bent-over barbell row 8-12 reps

T-bar row 8-12 reps

T-bar row 8-12 reps

Deadlift 8-12 reps

Deadlift 8-12 reps

If you cannot do the pullups, you can do some barbell or dumbbell rows instead. If you don't have access to a T-bar row handle, then you can just do more barbell rows instead.

Those of you who work out at home with limited equipment will have to rely on dumbbells instead. In this case, your workout will consist of bent over dumbbell rows and dumbbell deadlifts. You can still have a great workout with just some dumbbells. If you have the strength, you can invest in a cheap pullup bar for weighted pullups.

This back routine is part of a 6 day workout so it must only be done once a week.

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