Try these five moves that target and tone up your back to give you that sensual back view.
1. Cobra
Targets: Lower backReps: 8
- Lie facedown on the floor with your arms at the sides, palms down.
- Slowly lift chest off the floor, raising arms up and back and legs off the floor at the same time. Hold for 3 counts then lower to starting position.
2. Dumbbell shrug
Targets: Upper backReps: 8
- Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms at your sides holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing in.
- Slowly raise your shoulders up toward your ears, keeping elbows straight. Hold for 3 counts then lower to starting position.
3. Lying row
Targets: BackReps: 8
- Lie chest down on a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Slowly lift dumbbells to your sides, bending elbows, until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Return to starting position.
4. Overhead press
Targets: Upper backReps: 8
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Raise your arms to shoulder height, elbows bent 90 degrees with palms facing forward.
- Slowly raise weights above your head, keeping your shoulders down and abs tight. Hold for 1 count then slowly lower back to start.
5. Bent-over row
Targets: BackReps: 8
- Kneel over a bench by resting right knee and hand on the bench for support, with your torso parallel to the floor. Place left foot on the floor, knee slightly bent and hold a dumbbell in your left hand.
- Lift dumbbell up towards your ribs and lower back to start. Repeat and switch sides.