Back Toning Tips

Practically all exercises that involve the upper and middle back muscles involve pulling. The secret to getting a great back workout is hitting the muscles from all different angles by doing the pulling in a variety of positions. Our toning routine does just that.

Start with one set of 8 to 15 reps per each exercise and when you can do 15 reps with no trouble at all, increase the weight or try the challenge yourself variation. Most women can start doing these exercises with at least a five pound weight and after a month or so can move on to eight or even ten pound dumbbells, so it's good to have those heavier weights handy. Don't be shy about using a heavier weight that really makes you work to finish each set. You won't bulk up, and on the contrary, a weight that's heavy enough to make finishing the last rep challenging is what will get you results. Stick with this routine and you should see a big difference in the form of a broader, more toned back in six to eight weeks.

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