Need suggestions for new back exercises - weightlifting.

[TheVrolok]

So I'm full of ideas for chest/arm/shoulder days but for the back days my routine is getting pretty dull. I pretty much just do different sets of lat pulldowns, rows, and traps.. but it's getting oolllldddd.. What do you guys usually do for upper/lower back workouts? Both muscle building and toning?

 

[l6873]

How do you tone?

 

[Tommouse]

Pullups, dips, hyper extensions (i think thats the name of them), dead lifts, and squats (they use your back as well).

 

[crt1530]

Pullups, chins, bent over rows and deadlifts. Face pulls and cuban rotations for rotator cuff work. If you want to tone, the key is to get a super cute fake 'n bake tan and pose a lot in the mirror--tones you right up.

 

[Special K]

Originally posted by: crt1530
Pullups, chins, bent over rows and deadlifts. Face pulls and cuban rotations for rotator cuff work. If you want to tone, the key is to get a super cute fake 'n bake tan and pose a lot in the mirror--tones you right up.

I will second the suggestion for deadlifts, rows, and chins.

Toning is a myth. If you want to lose fat and increase definition, you must manipulate your diet accordingly.

 

[EvilYoda]

I love deadlifts...other than that, we need to know what kind of rows and lifts you do. I've recently started adding in an unconventional exercise to back days: kettle bell (or medicine ball if you have one heavy enough) lift from the ground and then perform a move similar to starting a lawn-mower...extend until you're standing and your arm is fully above your head, at a slight angle. You drive a little with the legs to get it going, but it's really doing well for my shoulders, traps, lats, lower back.

 

[vi edit]

Wide grip, forward grip pullups.
Back extensions.
T-bar rows.