The goal of lat exercises with dumbbells will be to train the latissimus dorsi muscles (a wide, flat muscle that runs along each side of the middle and lower back) through differing rep ranges, ranges ...

The exercises you'll include in your routine to target these posterior muscles (which include your rear delts, rhomboids, traps, and lats) are essential for your workouts, whether you're approaching ...

TO FORGE A balanced physique, training your back muscles will be absolutely essential. One of the most consequential of your back muscles will be your lats—and there are plenty of lat-focused ...

Home exercises make it easier to stick with that process because they remove much of the friction. You don’t have to drive to ...

Your strength-training workout doesn't need to be complicated. Researchers recommend prioritizing just a handful of exercises, including (clockwise from left to right) the split squat, row, bench ...

When doing a lat pulldown, try to maintain control and not lean back too far while pulling down. It’s best to keep your back straight and lower the weight if you cannot maintain proper form. Apart ...

This story is adapted from Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength, a five-day email series. Sign up for the special newsletter here. There are innumerable ways to shape a workout routine for building ...