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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

Side Step Row

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backQuadricepsCore

Side to Side Pull-up

Bodyweight · Hard
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersTrapezius

Single Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Machine

Easy
Middle backBicepsInner forearm

Single Arm Dumbbell Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Single Arm High-Cable Row

Medium
Middle backInner forearmOuter forearm

Single Arm Lat Stretch against Wall

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backCoreFront shoulders

Single Arm Side Straight-Arm Lat Pulldown

Medium
Middle back

Single-Arm Hang Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle back

Sitting Crossed Legged Reach Forward Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backLower backGlutesHamstrings

Sitting Scapular Adduction

Bodyweight · Easy
TrapeziusMiddle backRear shoulders

Sitting Scapular Adduction on Stability Ball

Bodyweight · Easy
TrapeziusMiddle backRear shoulders

Sitting Scapular Adduction with Raised Arms

Bodyweight · Easy
TrapeziusMiddle backRear shoulders

Sitting Side Reach Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
ObliquesMiddle backSide shoulders

Sitting Side Step Row on Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesMiddle backBicepsQuadricepsCore

Sitting Thoracic Spine Flexion

Bodyweight · Easy
TrapeziusMiddle backLower back

Sliding Floor Pulldown on Towel

Bodyweight · Medium
Middle backTricepsRear shouldersTrapezius

Sliding Leg Bird Dog

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsGlutesMiddle backHamstringsFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Slopes Towards Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle back

Smith Machine Bent-Over Row (pronated grip)

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Smith Machine Close-Grip Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Smith Machine Single-Arm Bent-Over Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Standing Reach Up Back Rotation Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Standing Side Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle back

Standing Single Arm Circle on a Wall

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersMiddle backFront shouldersSide shoulders

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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