

The rhomboid minor is situated superiorly to the major. Rhomboids are split into two muscles, the rhomboid major and minor. It begins in the neck and descends to attach to the scapula.


The levator scapulae are a small strap-like muscle. Back exercises such as the lat pull down, seated rows and bent over row, will target the latissimus dorse and middle back or rhomboids. The lats have a broad origin – arising from the thoracic spine between T6-T12, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and the inferior three ribs. The latissimus dorsi or “lats” originate from the lower part of the back, where it covers a wide area and stretches to form the desired V-taper. The proximal region connects from the skull, with its most distal portion from the cervical to lower thoracic spine. Back workouts that target the trapezius, include vertical row, dumbbell snatch, or cable vertical row. The trapezius, or "traps" are a long, triangular shaped superficial muscle, which creates a trapezius shape on the upper back. Your back consist of several muscles which are divided into three distinct groups superficial, intermediate, and deeper internal muscles also known as your intrinsic muscles. Dumbbells are often neglected on back day, however by adding the best back workouts with dumbbells at home or at the gym, you can help yourself build more functional strength and improve athletic performance in a big way.
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Typically, back day consists of a mix between isolated movements, and compound lifts, using cable pulleys, machines, and free weights. Dumbbells also known as free weights, are one of the best training implements to help improve strength, balance, coordination, core stability, and build more muscle mass.
