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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

Biceps Table Row

Bodyweight · Easy
BicepsMiddle backInner forearmTrapezius

Body Saw Plank

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsMiddle backTricepsGlutesFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesOuter thighs

Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row

Bodyweight · Medium
Rear shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsTricepsAbsFront shouldersSide shouldersOuter forearmObliques

Bodyweight Row in Doorway

Bodyweight · Easy
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Bodyweight Row Under Table

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backBicepsCoreRear shoulders

Bodyweight Standing Close-Grip One-Arm Row

Bodyweight · Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Boxing Left Hook

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesCalvesCoreFront shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesMiddle backOuter thighs

Butterfly Pull-Up

Bodyweight · Hard
BicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapeziusMiddle back

Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Cable Bent Over Straight Arm Pulldown

Medium
Middle backTricepsCore

Cable Bent-Over Reverse-Grip Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Cable Bent-Over Row

Medium
Middle backBicepsTrapeziusLower back

Cable Cross-over Lateral Pulldown

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Cable Decline Seated Wide-Grip Row

Medium
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backBicepsOuter forearm

Cable Elevated Row

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmMiddle chestTrapezius

Cable Front Seated Row

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersTrapezius

Cable Half Kneeling Single Arm Row

Medium
Middle backBicepsCoreLower back

Cable High Row

Medium
TrapeziusMiddle backBicepsRear shoulders

Cable High Row with Chest Support

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersTrapezius

Cable Incline Pushdown

Medium
Middle backRear shouldersMiddle chest

Cable Incline Single Arm Lat Pulldown

Medium
Middle backBicepsTrapezius

Cable Kneeling One Arm Lat Pulldown

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Cable Lat Pulldown — Full Range of Motion

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersTrapezius

Cable Lat Pulldown with V-Bar

Medium
Middle backBicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmMiddle chestTrapezius

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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