Muscle Group of the Month
July is Upper Back Muscle
MonthMajor Muscles of the Back
Latisimus Dorsi ("Lats")
Rhomboids
Rear Deltoids
Upper Trapezius ("Traps")
Middle Trapezius
The muscles of the back are very important for everyday as well as sports activities. Strong upper back muscles are essential for good posture and improving low back pain.Some Upper Back Exercises to try:
Chin Up http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/LatissimusDorsi/BWUnderhandChinup.html
Bent Over Row http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/BackGeneral/DBBentOverRow.html
Cable Row http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/BackGeneral/CBSeatedRow.html
Bent Arm Pull Over http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/LatissimusDorsi/BBBentArmPullover.html
