Basic Upper Back Exercises
Basic Upper Back Exercises. Arm balance row Benefits: "This move works your upper back muscles, as well as your shoulders and core," Friedman says. The best neck and upper back exercises involve strengthening the trapezius, the rhomboids, and the deep cervical flexors.
Next, bring your arms directly out towards your sides. Pause for a moment at the top and squeeze. Arm balance row Benefits: "This move works your upper back muscles, as well as your shoulders and core," Friedman says.
Next, bring your arms directly out towards your sides.
DO THIS: Place a bar at about hip height on a Smith machine or power rack. mechanical stress on your back and legs, while decreasing your exercise tolerance and compromising your body mechanics for even the most basic of activities.
Keep your arms straight, palms facing the floor, and your torso tight (imagine a face-up plank position, Krajewski says). Maintaining a healthy upper back requires a balanced diet and a combination of flexibility and strength exercises to keep it in tip-top condition. An easy exercise but an effective one.