Upper Back Exercises

35 upper back exercises in the library, ranked by how often lifters actually use them — 21 are beginner-friendly. The most popular: Barbell Bent-Over Row, Alternating Kettlebell Row, Alternating Renegade Row. Every movement links to a full breakdown with step-by-step form, muscles worked, and common mistakes.

Barbell Bent-Over RowPull · Barbell
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Barbell
4.7

Barbell Bent-Over Row

Heavy horizontal pulling for a thick back

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Inverted RowStrength · Bodyweight
BackBeginner
BodyweightBeginner

Inverted Row

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