Muscle: Rhomboids

The rhomboids are two small muscles located in your upper back, between your shoulder blades. They play a crucial role in helping you pull your shoulders back and maintain good posture. When you sit at a desk or look at your phone, these muscles work hard to keep your spine aligned and your shoulders from rounding forward.Strong rhomboids are essential for everyday activities like lifting, carrying, and even reaching for items on a shelf. They help stabilize your shoulders, making movements smoother and reducing the risk of injury. Plus, strong rhomboids contribute to a well-defined back, which can enhance your overall fitness and appearance.Ready to strengthen your rhomboids? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle.

Build Upper Back Strength: Straight-Back Underhand Cable Row

The straight-back underhand cable row is a back exercise which works the…

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Master the Landmine Row: Target Your Back and Arms Effectively

The landmine row, a timeless and old school exercise, is essential for…

Andrew Peloquin NFPT-CPT

Incline Dumbbell Press: Build Chest and Shoulder Strength

The incline dumbbell bench press is a very effective compound exercise and…

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Straight-Back Seated Cable Row: Strengthen Your Back & Arms

The straight-back seated cable row is a compound movement which builds muscle…

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Master the Machine-Assisted Close Neutral-Grip Pull-Up

The machine-assisted pull close-grip pull-up is a great exercise for the back…

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Master the Bent-Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise for Strong Shoulders

The head-supported bent-over lateral raise is an effective isolation movement used specifically…

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Dumbbell Bent-Over Lateral Raise: Target Your Shoulder Muscles

The bent-over lateral raise is a great isolation exercise which targets the…

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Decline Dumbbell Bench Press: Build Chest, Arms & Stability

If you are a fan of the classical chest/biceps split, implementing decline…

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Seated Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension for Stronger Arms

The seated dumbbell overhead tricep extension is a fantastic movement which builds…

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Master the Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Overhead Press

The seated neutral-grip dumbbell overhead press is a very effective exercise which…

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Master the Decline Dumbbell Fly for Chest Development

The decline dumbbell fly is a chest fly variation which is performed…

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Build Stronger Traps: Master the Barbell Shrug Exercise

The barbell shrug is an old-school, yet very effective compound movement which…

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Master the One-Arm Bench Dip for Total Upper Body Strength

The one-arm bench dip is a more advanced variation of the same…

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Twisting Cable Overhead Press: Tone Deltoids & Core Strength

The twisting cable overhead press is a very effective shoulder press variation…

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Trap Bar Deadlift: Strengthen Your Legs and Core Effectively

There is something special about deadlifts. Lifting the big weights off the…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Bent Over Rows: Strengthen Your Back and Biceps Effectively

A king among mass and strength building exercises, the Bent Over Row…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Bench Dip: Target Your Triceps and Build Upper Body Strength

In a world where biceps get all the attention, most people are…

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Smith Machine Underhand Yates Row: Build Your Back Muscles

Named after 6x Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, the smith machine underhand Yates…

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Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff: Dumbbell Lying Shoulder Rotation

Having strong external rotator muscles is essential for protecting the shoulders from injury.…

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