Back Primary Muscle Group for Exercise Demonstration

Primary Muscle: Back

Equipment: Dumbbell

Level: Intermediate

Purpose: To target your posterior chain in its entirety.

Execution: Stand with your feet shoulder width wide, grab a pair of dumbbells, and hold them at your side. Slowly lower yourself by bending at the hips while allowing your knees to slightly bend. Keep your chest up and your shoulders back as you lower the weight. Go down to the point which you are comfortable making your back is straight and not rounding. Drive back up through your heels until you are upright. Make sure you keep your chest up and your shoulders back as you lift the weight up.