upper back workout

Y-Raise Workout: Build Stronger Shoulders & Improve Upper Back Stability

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Y-Raise Workout

You’ve probably already included presses, lateral raises, and rows in your training. However, scapular control and lower-trap strength can still be overlooked. That’s where the Y-Raise Workout can add value. The Y-raise is a controlled upper-body exercise in which the arms move diagonally into a Y-shaped position. It primarily challenges the trapezius and supporting scapular … Read more

Teres Major Workout: Build Bigger Lats & Stronger Upper Back

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Teres Major Workout

If you already train your back with pull-ups, pulldowns, and rows, there is a good chance you are training your teres major without even realizing it. This small but important muscle contributes to several pulling movements and works closely with the much larger latissimus dorsi. However, knowing that a muscle is involved is different from … Read more