How many of you struggle with pull ups?  What about lat spreads?  Well, the truth is, a lot of you probably do, but there is a secret to making them a lot easier.  That secret is – free weight back training.  That’s right, working your back muscles out is very important to be able to endure a lot of things.  Did you know that your back has the second most amount of muscles?  Well, it’s true.  And, if you were wondering, your legs have the most.  So, working out your back is a great idea, for various reasons.

• You can burn a LOT of calories.
• Condition your body strength-wise more effectively.
• Help correct your posture.

Well, that’s cool, but what do they do?  What’s the point in having back muscles?  You’ll be able to…

• You’ll be a pro at rowing boats.
• Lift more weight from off the floor (make sure you put your legs into that as well).
• Move through space much easier.
• Burn just as much calories as when working your legs.

It’s actually really important to also work your back when you work your chest a lot.  If you don’t, it can cause some bad imbalances in your muscles.