When you think of getting stronger, you probably think of lifting weights or doing squats.

However, there are other ways to build muscle and get a good workout. One great way is by doing exercises that target your back muscles. There are many exercises to help you strengthen your back:

Here's a look at five such exercises:

Pull-ups are among the most effective exercises to improve your back strength. They strengthen your back muscles, which helps you stand straight and improves your posture.

To do a pull-up, grab the bar with an overhand grip that's slightly wider than shoulder width. Hang from the bar with arms locked out and upper body parallel to the floor.

Slowly pull yourself up until your chin passes over or near the bar (don't lock out at this point). Lower yourself as slowly as possible till the arms are fully extended. Perform a few reps; switch sides after completing one set on each side.

Deadlifts are a great way to build strength in your back and other major muscle groups. They work the muscles in your legs and lower back but also engage your core, shoulders and arms. That's why it’s one of the best total body workouts you can do.

When doing deadlifts, it’s important to keep good form by keeping your back straight at all times while lifting the weight off of the ground. To make sure that happens:

The bent-over posture is also known as the 'grip' style (versus Romanian deadlifts), as it allows you to take advantage of using heavier weights than other grips would allow—upwards of 100 pounds per hand.

The Good Morning is a great exercise to build strength in the lower back and hamstrings. The movement starts with the barbell on your shoulders, with your feet at shoulder width apart and pointed forward.

Keep your core tight and knees bent as you bend at the hips till you feel a stretch on the hamstrings or till your torso is parallel to the floor. Return to the starting position by driving through heels and extending your hips or thighs till you're standing upright again.

When doing a Good Morning, it's important to maintain proper form throughout each rep so that you don't injure yourself during this exercise. Limit each set of good mornings to 3-4 reps per set with rest periods between sets ranging from 2-3 minutes.

After that, you may move on to another exercise for spinal stability training such as deadlift variations or farmer carries. In these works, hold heavy weights close to your body while walking around an area like a track field, according to your personal fitness goals.

T-bar rows are a great exercise for strengthening your upper back and supporting your body as you lift heavy weights.

Muscles worked - trapezius muscles (upper back), latissimus dorsi muscles (lower back), rhomboid muscles (mid/upper back), and deltoid muscles (shoulders).

Getting stronger is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind. With the aforementioned exercises, you’ll be able to perform better in sports and everyday life.

The muscles in your back are used to support the rest of your body, so they need to be strong if you want them to stay healthy.

Q. How often do you train back?

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