Top Back Apr 2026

To build a strong "top back" (upper back), you need to focus on exercises that involve —the action of squeezing your shoulder blades together. A strong upper back improves posture, reduces neck and shoulder pain, and creates the "V-taper" look. Core Principles for Upper Back Growth

: Unlike lat training which focuses on driving elbows down, upper back training requires you to actively pull your shoulder blades together and your elbows behind your body. Top Back

: Incorporate a mix of horizontal pulls (rows), vertical pulls (pull-ups/downs), and isolation movements for the rear deltoids and traps. To build a strong "top back" (upper back),