{"id":44630,"date":"2024-09-09T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/16min-back-and-shoulder-workout\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T11:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T09:45:38","slug":"16min-back-and-shoulder-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/16min-back-and-shoulder-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 16-min back and shoulder workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ back and shoulder workout \/ 16 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Dumbbells, resistance band &amp; lat pull-down machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking for workouts online,&nbsp;<strong>it&#8217;s common to see workouts that combine back and shoulders<\/strong> \u2014 and there&#8217;s a reason for this. First, these two body parts&nbsp;<strong>share overlapping muscle groups and complementary movements<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Many back exercises also engage the shoulders, while some shoulder exercises involve upper back muscles.<\/strong> So, combining these in the same session contributes to a more efficient training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pairing two muscle groups will allow for a balanced<strong> development of your upper body, help you maintain a proper posture, and reduce muscle imbalances<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;<strong>back and shoulder workout&nbsp;<\/strong>can help you get all the benefits above. It has&nbsp;<strong>4 exercises&nbsp;<\/strong>with&nbsp;<strong>12 reps<\/strong>. Perform&nbsp;<strong>4 rounds<\/strong> using challenging weights to make this routine more effective. You&#8217;ll get&nbsp;<strong>1-minute to rest between exercises and rounds<\/strong>, making this a&nbsp;<strong>16-minute<\/strong> training session.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dumbbell seated z press&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plank row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resistance band pull-apart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lat pull-down<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready? Let&#8217;s strengthen that upper body!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evofitness_austria\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-960x422.jpg 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-480x211.jpg 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-640x281.jpg 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/evo-at-blog_en-720x316.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-min rest between exercises and rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 minutes total&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Dumbbells, resistance band &amp; lat pull-down machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Dumbbell seated z press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height, keeping your back straight and avoiding leaning it back.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Plank row<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assume a pushup position and place your hands on a set of dumbbells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your arms remain fully extended, aligning your hands beneath your shoulders and orienting your palms toward each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain your core engaged, keeping your elbows close to your body, and lift a single dumbbell off the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you raise your elbow as high as you can, contract your shoulder blades together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform the same motion with the opposite arm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue alternating between arms until you\u2019ve finished the 12 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 \u2013 Resistance band pull-apart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand up straight on a light resistance band with your feet shoulder-width apart.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your elbows slightly bent and&nbsp;to&nbsp;your sides. This is the&nbsp;starting position.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly raise your arms towards shoulder height, pulling them apart as indicated in the video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the position for a moment and slowly rewind the movement to the starting position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; Lat pull-down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust the pad on your legs to reduce the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grasp the bar above your head with a wide grip. Keep looking forward with your torso upright.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your shoulder blades, and then pull the bar down in front of you \u2013 upper chest level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the move and avoid leaning back too much to facilitate the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly return up and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That&#8217;s all for our back and shoulder workout. 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