Back Primary Muscle Group for Exercise Demonstration

Primary Muscle: Back

Equipment: Bodyweight

Level: Beginner

Purpose: To target the latissimus dorsi muscle of your back.

Execution: Set the smith bar to waist level. From a seated position on the floor, grab the smith bar with a slightly wider than shoulder width underhand grip. Lean and lay back allowing your arms to fully extend. Once in fully extended position pull yourself body up to the bar keeping your elbows tight against your body. Lower your body slowly to the start position allowing your arms to fully extend again. Repeat.