Beginner Upper Back Exercises

21 beginner upper back exercises, each with step-by-step form instructions, muscles worked, and common mistakes.

Active HangPull-up barBand PullapartsResistance bandBent Over One Arm Row (Dumbbell)Dumbbell · BenchBent Over Row (Band)Resistance bandIncline Row (Dumbbell)Dumbbell · BenchInverted RowOther equipmentIso-Lateral High Row (Machine)MachineIso-Lateral Low RowMachineIso-Lateral Row (Machine)MachineLow Row (Suspension)Suspension trainerPull Up (Assisted)MachinePull Up (Scapular)Pull-up barRing RowSuspension trainerSeated Cable Row - Bar GripCableSeated Cable Row - V Grip (Cable)CableSeated Row (Cable)CableSeated Row (Machine)MachineSeated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)CableSingle Arm Cable RowCableSquat Row (Band)Resistance bandSingle-Arm Kettlebell RowKettlebell

Gript tracks every one of these — with your history, records, and weekly muscle balance showing whether upper back work is actually getting done.

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