Introduction to Basic Back Strength & Training Exercises

Series Summary

The human back is probably one of the most over-worked parts of the body, causing many people to experience pain, both upper and lower as they get older or during atypical physical exertion. Since the back itself is a complex arrangement of nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons, it's easy to over-stress it and this sort of stress on the back can cause debilitating pain. Though back injuries can heal rather quickly, most can be prevented by learning how to treat the back well and manage its capabilities through strength training and regular exercise. Beginning a new exercise regiment is best undertaken with the help of a personal trainer or physician, and our expert will help explain the process for starting a new back strength and exercise routine to get you started.

In this free video clip series, the expert, a certified personal trainer, will explain the benefits to a back strength training regiment and show you several simple exercises you can do start taking care of your back. Gain muscle, add strength and keep your back in good shape by doing these basic routines and exercises as a part of your regular fitness routine. Learn how to use barbell and dumbbell equipment to do rowing exercises, learn various types of back extension techniques, practice pull-ups and pull-downs with or without support, and watch several types of isolateral row moves as they are demonstrated for you by the expert trainer. Soon your back will be in tip top shape and more prepared for everything from daily exertion to more physically demanding expectations.

Video Transcript

"Hi! My name is Riki Butler and I’m a fitness professional. I have been working in the fitness field for the past 10 ½ years. I am certified in personal training and group fitness instructing by AFA and triple AAAI. I’m also certified in Pilates. I have degree in health science education from the University of Florida. Today on behalf of expertvillage.com, I’ll be demonstrating exercises that work the muscles in your back. Those are muscles consist of your rhomboids, your latissimus dorsi and your erector spinae. Pulling motions work the muscles in the upper part of your back. Arching motions work the muscles in the lower part of your back. The latissimus dorsi and the rhomboids are in the upper part of your back and the erector spinae is in the lower part of your back. I’ll be using different machines and free weights and some of the exercises I’ll be demonstrating will be done with just your body weight. We’re going to go ahead and get started. "