{"id":6576,"date":"2021-04-01T08:49:28","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T08:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/?p=6576"},"modified":"2022-08-31T12:53:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T12:53:13","slug":"the-best-pieces-of-equipment-to-use-in-the-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-best-pieces-of-equipment-to-use-in-the-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"The best pieces of equipment to use in the gym"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Light||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||45px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Home workouts are great. They&#8217;re accessible, quick, and low maintenance. They definitely help us fit fitness into our hectic lifestyles.<\/p>\n<p>But let&#8217;s face it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-much-home-gym-equipment-is-unused-in-the-uk\/\">Gyms offer so much more that we can never fully replicate from home<\/a>. A pair of dumbbells and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-resistance-bands-into-your-workouts\/\">resistance band<\/a> only get us so far.<\/p>\n<p>To develop full-body <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/homepage\/goal-increase-strength\/\">strength<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/homepage\/goal-improve-fitness\/\">fitness<\/a><\/strong>, it helps to have heavy weights and a huge variety of equipment to get involved with.<\/p>\n<p>So, when you start exploring all your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-way-to-structure-a-gym-workout\/\">options for your workout<\/a><\/strong> when you walk out onto that gym floor, here&#8217;s where we&#8217;d suggest spending some time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Light||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||45px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Barbells<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, barbells are great for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-to-start-lifting-weights\/\">lifting heavy weights<\/a><\/strong>. They are crucial to developing strength with core exercises like squats, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-deadlifts-change-your-body\/\">deadlifts<\/a><\/strong> and bench presses.<\/p>\n<p>But if that&#8217;s not your thing, then don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s no need for a barbell in your routine. Most gyms offer both small, fixed barbells for lighter weights and ones you can adjust yourself with weight plates. So, there&#8217;s always going to be a load that you can lift.<\/p>\n<p>Barbells are an excellent tool for balanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/building-lower-body-strength-the-10-best-exercises-to-do\/\">exercises that work both sides of the body<\/a>. Unlike <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/7-dumbbell-mistakes-not-to-make-when-working-out\/\">using dumbbells<\/a><\/strong>, you don&#8217;t have to coordinate each side&#8217;s movement individually, and by placing a barbell across the shoulders or grasping it with each hand, you can move your limbs together and develop well-rounded <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/homepage\/goal-increase-strength\/\">strength<\/a><\/strong> and muscle growth.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-only-5-exercises-you-need-for-a-full-body-workout\/\">Full body barbell workout:<\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Back squats<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Bulgarian split squats<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Deadlifts<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Bent over rows<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Chest press<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6. Standing overhead press<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Barbell-Back-Squat-min.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Barbell Back Squat&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; width=&#8221;85%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Light||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||46px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Landmine<\/h4>\n<p>Usually tucked away in the corner of the room, the landmine is an understated piece of kit. But it lets you do the most popular exercises and loads the muscles differently, helping you develop and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-do-to-build-muscle\/\">build muscle fibres<\/a><\/strong> that might not have been targeted when doing it with dumbbells.<\/p>\n<p>The landmine is a great way to vary your usual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-change-your-workout-routine\/\">workout routine<\/a> and offers a new challenge to the body.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Landmine workout:<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-and-why-you-should-do-the-landmine-squat\/\">Landmine squat<\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Split stance row<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Landmine single leg deadlift<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Two-handed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-and-why-the-shoulder-press-machine\/\">shoulder press<\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Single arm chest press<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rzJse5Ds98k&#8221; thumbnail_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.6)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; width=&#8221;85%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Light||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||45px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Cables<\/h4>\n<p>Most people avoid the cables because they&#8217;re not sure what to do with them. Lots of wires, lots of handles, lots of fuss.<\/p>\n<p>But the cables are arguably the most versatile piece of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/our-favourite-gym-equipment-for-arms\/\">equipment in the gym<\/a>. Any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/7-great-home-exercises-for-the-upper-body\/\">upper body<\/a> workout should use the cables in some capacity, so it&#8217;s more than worth getting to grips with how they work. You can do <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/heres-how-push-pull-workouts-can-transform-your-routine\/\">push and pull exercises<\/a><\/strong> with them, meaning they can successfully work the arms, shoulders, chest, and back.<\/p>\n<p>All you need is a little list of exercises to try out, and you&#8217;ll soon be a cable convert.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/building-upper-body-strength-the-10-best-exercises-to-do\/\">Upper body<\/a> cable workout:<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Face pull<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Bent over row<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Cable chest fly<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Tricep pulldown<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Reverse curls<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6. Lateral raise<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7. Frontal raise<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cables-min.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Cables&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; width=&#8221;85%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Light||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Rowing machine<\/h4>\n<p>Rowing is arguably one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/high-intensity-vs-low-intensity-workouts\/\">intense cardiovascular workouts<\/a> because it involves moving the whole body, not just the legs. You can also add resistance, meaning it conditions the muscles all at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Rowing alone can be pretty dull, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/gym-and-swim\/\">incorporating this machine into an interval or circuit style workout is a genius way to make sure you get a full-body blast from your time in the gym<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Light||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||45px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>The box<\/h4>\n<p>Who knew that one simple bit of kit could be so effective? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-plyo-box\/\"><strong>The box<\/strong><\/a> offers several different exercises that can be sewn together to create an intense and explosive workout. Ideal for plyometrics and unilateral work, centring your training around the box can give you a varied workout that&#8217;s different from what you&#8217;re usually used to.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Box workout:<\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Incline\/decline push-ups<\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Bulgarian split squats<\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Box jumps<\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Single leg step downs<\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Tricep dips<\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">6. Raised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/whats-the-difference-the-glute-bridge-vs-the-hip-thrust\/\">glute bridges<\/a><\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">7. Burpee box jumps<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Box-Workout-min-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Box Workout&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Light||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Medicine Ball<\/h4>\n<p>There aren&#8217;t many times you&#8217;re able to slam something down onto the floor without dealing with some awkward consequences. Medicine ball slams not only develop full-body explosive strength and power, but they&#8217;re also a great way to get any aggression out.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, you can also use this weighty ball to do Russian twists, wall sits, lunges with a rotation, overhead presses, and woodchops. A medicine ball is an excellent alternative for those that struggle to grip a pair of dumbbells for too long without their hands hurting.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medicine ball workout:<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Medicine ball slams<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Medicine ball thruster<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Rolling push-ups<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Lunge with rotation<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Russian twists<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6. Woodchops<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7. Wall sit<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/kM0P7xotzIs?t=39&#8243; thumbnail_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.6)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; width=&#8221;94%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Light||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Euclid Circular B Medium||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px||70px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Lat pulldown<\/h4>\n<p>Unlike the others in this list, there&#8217;s only one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/the-best-exercise-machines-for-stomach-toning\/\">exercise you can do with this machine<\/a>. But, the lat pulldown is one of the most effective ways to work the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/what-are-the-major-muscle-groups\/\">major muscle group<\/a> in the back. The Latissimus Dorsi are a huge pair of triangular-shaped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/15-best-muscle-building-back-exercises-to-do-in-the-gym\/\">muscles that make up most of your upper back<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s pretty hard to target this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/what-are-opposing-muscle-groups\/\">muscle group<\/a>, and dumbbells alone don&#8217;t usually do the trick. The lat pulldown is the single most effective way to engage this muscle group and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/how-to-build-your-strength-back-after-lockdown\/\">build its strength<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Conversion-Banner-1-min.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Fitness fitted to you&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hussle.com&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home workouts are great. They&#8217;re accessible, quick, and low maintenance. They definitely help us fit fitness into our hectic lifestyles. But let&#8217;s face it. Gyms offer so much more that we can never fully replicate from home. A pair of dumbbells and a resistance band only get us so far. To develop full-body strength and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":6830,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">Home workouts are great. They're accessible, quick, and low maintenance. They definitely help us fit fitness into our hectic lifestyles.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">But let's face it. Gyms offer so much more that we can never fully replicate from home. A pair of dumbbells and a resistance band only get us so far.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">To develop full-body strength and fitness, it helps to have heavy weights and a huge variety of equipment to get involved with.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">So, when you start exploring all your options for your workout when you walk out onto that gym floor, here's where we'd suggest spending some time.\r\n\r\n\r\nBarbells\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">Yes, barbells are great for lifting heavy weights. They are crucial to developing strength with core exercises like squats, deadlifts and bench presses.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">But if that's not your thing, then don't think there's no need for a barbell in your routine. Most gyms offer both small, fixed barbells for lighter weights and ones you can adjust yourself with weight plates. So, there's always going to be a load that you can lift.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">Barbells are an excellent tool for balanced exercises that work both sides of the body. Unlike using dumbbells, you don't have to coordinate each side's movement individually, and by placing a barbell across the shoulders or grasping it with each hand, you can move your limbs together and develop well-rounded strength and muscle growth.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">Full body barbell workout:\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">1. Back squats\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">2. Bulgarian split squats \r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">3. Deadlifts\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">4. Bent over rows\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">5. Chest press\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">6. Standing overhead press\r\n\r\nLandmine\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">Usually tucked away in the corner of the room, the landmine is an understated piece of kit. But it lets you do the most popular exercises and loads the muscles differently, helping you develop and build muscle fibres that might not have been targeted when doing it with dumbbells. \r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">The landmine is a great way to vary your usual workout routine and offers a new challenge to the body.\r\n\r\nLandmine workout: \r\n1. Landmine squat\r\n2. Split stance row\r\n3. Landmine single leg deadlift\r\n4. Two-handed shoulder press\r\n5. Single arm chest press\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCables\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">Most people avoid the cables because they're not sure what to do with them. Lots of wires, lots of handles, lots of fuss.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">But the cables are arguably the most versatile piece of equipment in the gym. Any upper body workout should use the cables in some capacity, so it's more than worth getting to grips with how they work. You can do push and pull exercises with them, meaning they can successfully work the arms, shoulders, chest, and back.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">All you need is a little list of exercises to try out, and you'll soon be a cable convert.\r\n\r\nUpper body cable workout:\r\n1. Face pull\r\n2. Bent over row\r\n3. Cable chest fly\r\n4. Tricep pulldown\r\nReverse curls\r\nLateral raise\r\nFrontal raise\r\n\r\n\r\nRowing machine\r\n\r\nRowing is arguably one of the most intense cardiovascular workouts because it involves moving the whole body, not just the legs. You can also add resistance, meaning it conditions the muscles all at the same time.\r\n\r\nRowing alone can be pretty dull, but incorporating this machine into an interval or circuit style workout is a genius way to make sure you get a full-body blast from your time in the gym.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe box\r\n\r\nWho knew that one simple bit of kit could be so effective? The humble box offers several different exercises that can be sewn together to create an intense and explosive workout. Ideal for plyometrics and unilateral work, centring your training around the box can give you a varied workout that's different from what you're usually used to.\r\n\r\nBox workout:\r\nIncline\/decline push-ups\r\nBulgarian split squats\r\nBox jumps\r\nSingle leg step downs\r\nTricep dips\r\nBurpee box jumps\r\n\r\nMedicine balls\r\n\r\nThere aren't many times you're able to slam something down onto the floor without dealing with some awkward consequences. Medicine ball slams not only develop full-body explosive strength and power, but they're also a great way to get any aggression out.\r\n\r\nOn top of that, you can also use this weighty ball to do Russian twists, wall sits, lunges with a rotation, overhead presses, and woodchops. A medicine ball is an excellent alternative for those that struggle to grip a pair of dumbbells for too long without their hands hurting.\r\n\r\nMedicine ball workout:\t\r\nMedicine ball slams\r\nMedicine ball thruster\r\nRolling push-ups\r\nLunge with rotation\r\nRussian twists\r\nWoodchops\r\nWall sit\r\n\r\n\r\nLat pulldown\r\n\r\nUnlike the others in this list, there's only one exercise you can do with this machine. But, the lat pulldown is one of the most effective ways to work the major muscle group in the back. The latissimus dorsi are a huge pair of triangular-shaped muscles that make up most of your upper back.\r\n\r\nIt's pretty hard to target this muscle group, and dumbbells alone don't usually do the trick. 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