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Upper Back

The Upper Back muscles — including the rhomboids, trapezius, and rear delts — control scapular movement and postural alignment. They provide the foundation for shoulder mechanics and pulling power. Exercises such as rows, face pulls, and band pull-aparts develop endurance and symmetry. A strong upper back supports pressing strength, improves shoulder mobility, and enhances performance in compound lifts.

Athlete performing dumbbell bent-over reverse fly, arms extended in wide arc at shoulder height, cinematic gym lighting
Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Fly

Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Fly

The Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Fly strengthens the rear delts, traps, and upper back, improving posture, shoulder balance, and scapular control.
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamOctober 24, 20252 min
Athlete performing dumbbell Z press, seated on floor legs extended, dumbbells mid-press overhead, cinematic gym lighting
Dumbbell Z Press

Dumbbell Z Press

The Dumbbell Z Press strengthens shoulders, triceps, and core stability by eliminating leg drive, demanding pure upper-body control and posture.
Richard BransonRichard BransonOctober 21, 20252 min
female Athlete performing sandbag bear hug carry, sandbag held tightly to torso while walking, upright posture, tense core, cinematic gym lighting showing strength and control
Sandbag Bear Hug Carry

Sandbag Bear Hug Carry

The Sandbag Bear Hug Carry builds full-body strength, grip endurance, and core stability by holding the sandbag tightly against the…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamOctober 16, 20252 min
female athlete performing sandbag shouldering to carry, sandbag resting on one shoulder mid-walk, strong core engagement, cinematic gym lighting showing balance, power, and focus
Sandbag Shouldering to Carry

Sandbag Shouldering to Carry

The Sandbag Shouldering to Carry builds real-world strength and endurance by combining a powerful sandbag lift to the shoulder with…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamOctober 16, 20252 min
Fit female athlete performing sandbag ground-to-shoulder, sandbag just reaching one shoulder, strong hip drive, upright torso, cinematic gym lighting showing power and control
Sandbag Ground-to-Shoulder

Sandbag Ground-to-Shoulder

The Sandbag Ground-to-Shoulder develops raw strength and explosive hip power by lifting the sandbag from the floor to one shoulder…
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female athlete performing sandbag power clean and press, sandbag mid-overhead extension, dynamic movement showing hip drive and shoulder strength, cinematic gym lighting capturing explosive control
Sandbag Power Clean & Press

Sandbag Power Clean & Press

The Sandbag Power Clean & Press combines explosive hip drive with overhead strength, building total-body power, coordination, and control.
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Female Athlete performing sandbag power clean, mid-pull position with sandbag rising close to body, explosive hip drive visible, cinematic gym lighting showing power and focus
Sandbag Power Clean

Sandbag Power Clean

The Sandbag Power Clean builds explosive strength and coordination, driving the sandbag from floor to chest with power, speed, and…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamOctober 16, 20252 min
Athlete performing sandbag push press, sandbag overhead, full arm extension, strong hip drive, upright torso, cinematic gym lighting showing power and control
Sandbag Push Press

Sandbag Push Press

The Sandbag Push Press develops explosive upper-body power using leg drive to propel the sandbag overhead, improving strength, coordination, and…
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Athlete performing sandbag clean and press, sandbag mid-drive overhead, strong hip extension, core tight, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive power and control
Sandbag Clean and Press

Sandbag Clean and Press

The Sandbag Clean and Press builds explosive power and total-body strength by combining a clean to chest with an overhead…
Editorial TeamEditorial TeamOctober 16, 20252 min
Athlete performing sandbag squat clean, mid-catch in deep squat, sandbag at chest, powerful hip drive visible, cinematic gym lighting showing control and strength
Sandbag Squat Clean

Sandbag Squat Clean

The Sandbag Squat Clean builds explosive power and functional strength, combining a dynamic lift with core stability and full-body coordination.
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