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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

Band Standing Single-Arm Twist Row

Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Band-Assisted Chin-Up (from Knee)

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Bar Hang Back Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Barbell Bent Arm Pullover

Medium
Middle backTricepsCoreMiddle chest

Barbell Bent Over Wide Grip Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Barbell Chest-Supported Incline Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsInner forearm

Barbell Lying Close-Grip Underhand Row on Rack

Bodyweight · Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Barbell Lying Seal Row on Rack

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersTrapezius

Barbell Muscle Clean

Hard
GlutesHamstringsSide shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsQuadricepsCalvesCoreInner forearmOuter forearmLower back

Barbell One-Arm Bent-Over Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Barbell Paused Bent-Over Row

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersTrapeziusLower back

Barbell Pendlay Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Barbell Pullover to Press

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmMiddle chestTrapezius

Barbell Rack Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Barbell Romanian Deadlift to Row

Hard
HamstringsMiddle backBicepsGlutesLower back

Barbell row

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearm

Barbell Underhand Bent-Over Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chest

Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown

Medium
Middle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chestTrapezius

Behind-the-Neck Pull-Up

Bodyweight · Hard
Middle backBicepsOuter forearmMiddle chestTrapezius

Bench Inverted Row

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Bent-Over Back Extension with Scapular Adduction

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backLower backGlutesTrapezius

Bent-Over Cable Straight Arm Pulldown

Medium
Middle backTricepsCore

Bent-Over Row with Towel

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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