30-Minute Back Workout
Warm-Up (3 minutes)
- Dynamic Arm Circles: 1 minute (30 seconds forward, 30 seconds backward)
- Cat-Cow Stretches: 1 minute
- Scapular Retractions: 1 minute (slowly squeeze shoulder blades together without bending the elbows)
Workout (25 minutes)
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Pull-Ups (or Assisted Pull-Ups)
- Sets: 3
- Reps: 8-10
- Rest: 30 seconds
- Instructions: If pull-ups are too challenging, use an assisted pull-up machine or resistance bands for support.
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Bent-Over Barbell Rows
- Sets: 3
- Reps: 10-12
- Rest: 30 seconds
- Instructions: Keep your back straight and core tight. Pull the barbell towards your navel, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
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Single-Arm Dumbbell Rows
- Sets: 3 (each side)
- Reps: 10-12 per side
- Rest: 30 seconds (between each set)
- Instructions: Keep your back parallel to the floor and avoid rotating your torso as you pull the dumbbell up towards your hip.
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Seated Cable Rows
- Sets: 3
- Reps: 12-15
- Rest: 30 seconds
- Instructions: Use a close-grip handle. Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you pull the handle towards your torso.
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Straight-Arm Pulldowns
- Sets: 3
- Reps: 12-15
- Rest: 30 seconds
- Instructions: Use a cable machine with a straight bar. Keep your arms straight but not locked, and pull the bar down in an arc motion, focusing on engaging your lats.
Cool Down (2 minutes)
- Child's Pose: 1 minute
- Standing Lat Stretch: 1 minute (30 seconds each side)
This routine ensures a mix of compound and isolation exercises for an effective back workout within 30 minutes.
