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Middle back Exercises

370 exercises targeting the Middle back, with muscle activation, equipment options and instructions for every level.

370
Exercises
47
Equipment Items
3
Difficulties

All Middle back exercises

45-Degree Back Extension with Scapular Adduction

Bodyweight · Medium
Middle backLower backGlutesHamstringsTrapezius

Ape Traverse

Bodyweight · Hard
Side shouldersMiddle backBicepsCoreInner forearm

Archer Pull-up

Bodyweight · Hard
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Assisted Chin-Up on a Bench

Bodyweight · Easy
BicepsMiddle backMiddle chestTrapezius

Assisted Parallel Close-Grip Pull-Up

Easy
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Assisted Pull-Up

Easy
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Assisted Straight Arms Lying Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle chestMiddle backFront shouldersUpper chest

Australian Pull-Up

Bodyweight · Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Australian Pull-Up Bent Knees

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Australian Pull-Up on Bench

Bodyweight · Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Australian Pull-Up Underhand

Bodyweight · Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsTricepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Back Foam Rolling

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle back

Back Lever

Bodyweight · Hard
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backLower backGlutesHamstringsFront shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Band Bent-Over Lat Pulldown

Easy
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Band Close-Grip Row

Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Band Fixed Back Underhand Pulldown

Easy
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Band Hammer Grip Incline Bench Two-Arm Row

Medium
Middle backBicepsTrapezius

Band Incline Row

Easy
Middle backBicepsTrapezius

Band Kneeling Lat Pulldown

Easy
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Band Kneeling One Arm Pulldown

Easy
Middle backRear shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesTrapezius

Band Lying Reverse Grip Row

Easy
Middle backBicepsTrapezius

Band Narrow-Grip High Row

Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Band One Arm Twisting Seated Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chestObliques

Band Seated Row (Straight Back)

Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

How to train your Middle back effectively

Training the Middle back responds to both heavy compound work and high-volume isolation. A balanced session combines a primary compound press, pull or squat pattern with a focused isolation movement that builds shape and detail.

Aim for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week, split across 1 to 2 sessions. Beginners progress with bodyweight and dumbbells; intermediates benefit most from progressive overload on barbell and cable variants.

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