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Super Back Strength Circuit

17 Feb

The single most popular workout on Physical Kitchness (to date), is my 8 moves to banish back fat workout. It’s either because you can’t see my face, I don’t have a shirt on, or it’s just a really kick-back workout. I like to think the latter is true. But when you want to banish back fat AND seriously strengthen your back, this super back strength circuit is just the ticket!

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STRENGTHEN your back while sculpting your shoulders, upper back, and lower back with this super back strength circuit. An easy-to-follow, workout you can do anywhere!

Sometimes workouts are intended to transform and enhance. For example, making your butt firm and lifted with this no squats butt lifting workout. Sometimes workouts are intended to increase your endurance with this heart blast HIIT workout. Maybe you work out to target a trouble zone and want to transform your arms in 6 moves or get legs of a track star. Other times workouts are intended to build strength in an area you may be weak. Which is exactly what this workout does…for your back of course.

Repeat this circuit 4 times through, using a pair of hand weights that are challenging. You can always start with heavy weights and opt for a lighter set if you can no longer finish with the heavier set. This set (link here) is perfect to vary up the intensity!

L Lifts

Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bent forward at you waist. Place your right weight touching the side of your right leg, left weight directly in from of your left knee. Lift both weights up to shoulder-height, executing an “L” shape with your arms. Lower the weights back down and complete 12 repetitions. Switch arms and do 12 more repetitions on the other side.

L lifts are a great way to strengthen your shoulders and back in this super back strength circuit workout

Around the Worlds

Start with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lean over to your right as you rest your left weight on your left hip, right weight reaching down toward the ground (with the lean). Next, bend forward at your waist and bring both weights directly in front of your body, palms facing in. Then gently lean to your left as you place the right weight on your right hip. Finally, shift your upper body to center, place both weights on your hips, palms facing up, and press your your elbows back, squeezing your shoulder blades in. Do 12 repetitions.

Target your sides and lower back with these around the worlds. A great, low impact move in this back strength circuit

Lower & Upper Back Buster

Once again, feet shoulder-width apart. Bend forward at your waist and extend your arms out to your sides, palms facing the ground. Make sure the weights are in a parallel plain with your hips. Next, lift your upper body as you bring the weights behind your back and squeeze them in towards the midline of your body, keeping your shoulders down. Do 12 repetitions.

These shoulder squeezes, combined with a forward hinge at your waist is a great way to target you lower and upper back!

90 Degree Squeezes

As your feet remain shoulder-width apart, lift your arms out to the sides and bend your elbows to create a 90 degree angle in front of your chest, palms facing the ground and weights directly in front of your elbows. Next, press your elbows back as you squeeze your shoulder blades in, keeping the weights lifted, chest open, and shoulders down. Do 12 repetitions.

Lifted arms while squeezing your shoulder blades is an amazing way to sculpt your back and shoulders, for the ultimate back strengthening exercise!

Are you feeling Superman strong? Or are you just pooped? Either way, strengthening your back is absolutely essential for every day activities and injury prevention. Make this super back strength circuit a part of your weekly routine and rock that newly-found back power!

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STRENGTHEN your back while sculpting your shoulders, upper back, and lower back with this super back strength circuit. An easy-to-follow, workout you can do anywhere! 4 exercises, endless possibilities!
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I'm Chrissa - a lover of cooking, hater of spiders, fitness enthusiast, red lipstick wearer, mom and wife. Here you will find healthy recipes the family will love, step-by-step workout tutorials, meal planning guides and wellness tips.

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  1. Christina says

    February 17, 2016 at 4:34 am

    While I had my running injury, I was doing so much strength training, and now that I’m back running, I’m back into my lack-of-strength cycle haha never fails. I’ve gotta get back to the weights. Love your workouts I can’t wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 17, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      That means so much to me Christina! Thanks girlfriend. Running is no joke and takes so much dedication!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    February 17, 2016 at 7:17 am

    I forgot all about L-lifts!!!! I always did them as raises for the shoulders, but for the back..that’s genius!

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    • Chrissa says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:58 pm

      They are the best right?! I love doing them slightly bent forward too.

      Reply
  3. Beverley @ sweaty&fit says

    February 17, 2016 at 9:46 am

    haha omg your arms in the first picture go from normal to hulk. i LOVE it.
    i always try to train back at least once a week in combination with deadlifts and am always looking for new exercises!! thanks Chrissa

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    • Chrissa says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Bahaha hulk. Next time I’ll rip my shirt off. Maybe that will increase my page views. Just sayin’….Glad you are digging this Beverley!

      Reply
  4. Blair says

    February 17, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Your arms are ripped! You look great, and I bet this workout is a perfect challenge to shape up that area that we so often neglect. Love it!

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    • Chrissa says

      February 17, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Awww thanks Blair! Strong mommas are the best mommas! Actually I don’t think that’s true, but it sounds like it could be on a T-shirt or something 🙂

      Reply
  5. Joanna says

    February 17, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    Around the world looks like a killer! I love finding new workouts 🙂 thanks for sharing.

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    • Chrissa says

      February 17, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      It’s nice to mix it up! You’re so welcome Joanna!

      Reply
  6. Cara says

    February 17, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    Both this circuit and the banishing back fat circuit look awesome! I’ve tried several of those moves before and they work extremely well. Thanks for all the helpful tips! 🙂

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    • Chrissa says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks Cara! Back workouts are few and far between! Glad you had a chance to master some of these moves!

      Reply
  7. jill conyers says

    February 18, 2016 at 2:01 am

    Awesome workout Chrissa! Pinning for later.

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    • Chrissa says

      February 18, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks for the pin love Jill! xo

      Reply
  8. Haley says

    February 18, 2016 at 5:51 am

    Great circuit. I really need to focus on strength training more often. I get too focused on training for upcoming races and neglect these muscles so much. Thanks for the reminder.

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    • Chrissa says

      February 18, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Training takes a LOT of time and WORK! I admire you Haley! Glad this is helpful for you.

      Reply
  9. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

    February 18, 2016 at 7:37 am

    As a chiropractor teaching patients about back strengthening is so important. This is a great circuit! I really love how you make all of your how to’s so easy to follow! 🙂

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    • Chrissa says

      February 18, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thank you Heather! Means a lot coming from you!

      Reply
  10. Kusum says

    February 19, 2016 at 7:10 am

    You look great and thank you for sharing this! Some of these are my favorites exercises but never really paid attention to 90 degrees, going to add that to my list now!
    xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com

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    • Chrissa says

      February 19, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      So glad Kusum! Thanks friend!

      Reply
  11. Heather @ The Nerdy Fox says

    February 19, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    Your arms are amazing! This circuit looks great, I can’t wait to try it.

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    • Chrissa says

      February 19, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Awwww shucks. Thanks Heather! xo

      Reply

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