{"id":55170,"date":"2025-07-28T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/?p=55170"},"modified":"2025-07-18T20:59:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T18:59:25","slug":"45-min-back-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/45-min-back-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 45-min back strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS<\/strong>\/<strong> <\/strong>back strength workout \/ 45 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Barbell, gym bench, lat pulldown machine, cable machine, SkiErg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chances are, you&#8217;re curled up like a question mark right now. And now that you&#8217;ve read this, you&#8217;ve probably just sat up straight like an exclamation point.<\/strong> It&#8217;s an instinctive reaction and a sign that you know how important your back strength is. <strong>A strong back helps improve posture, reduce pain, and prevent injuries, supporting almost every movement you make, from lifting weights to carrying groceries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your back the focus it deserves with this new <strong>back strength workout<\/strong>. It features <strong>5 exercises<\/strong>, each performed for <strong>3 sets of 12 reps<\/strong>. To finish, you&#8217;ll hit the<strong> SkiErg for 3 sets of 2 minutes each.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll have a <strong>1-minute rest between sets and exercises. <\/strong>The full session should take you around <strong>45 minutes to complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barbell deadlift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incline barbell row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lat pulldown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cable pulldown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SkiErg<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time to strengthen your back!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/join.evofitness.at\/7-day-trial\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-medium&amp;utm_campaign=7-day-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 7 days blog male\" class=\"wp-image-56837\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-720x316.png 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>5 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-min rest between rounds and exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SkiErg: 3 sets, 2 minutes each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Barbell, gym bench, lat pulldown machine, cable machine, SkiErg<\/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>3 sets<\/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; BARBELL DEADLIFT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand with your feet under the barbell, hip-width apart. When you look down, the barbell should run halfway over your feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bend down and grasp the barbell with a shoulder-width grip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping your torso upright and your back and arms straight, stand and pull the bar up the front of your legs, driving with your legs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the top of the movement, squeeze your glutes, pull your shoulders back, and exhale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To return the bar to the floor, push your butt back and lower the bar down the front of your legs, keeping your back straight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the bar passes your knees, bend your knees and lower the bar to the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your arms and back straight, your torso upright, and your feet and knees pointing in the same direction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the top of the lift, do not hyperextend your back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the barbell close to your body to improve mechanical leverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M_F8ATRjHqk?si=M6uGdOCQdsReQWH9\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\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; INCLINE BARBELL ROW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the bench to roughly 30 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place a barbell at the base of the bench, then lie on your front with your chest supported and feet grounded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab the barbell with a wide overhand grip. Brace your core, keep your chest against the bench, and pull the bar toward your chest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top, then lower the bar with control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jMC93LKM2bY?si=M6QRrb3LAgsoyNzD\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \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 &#8211; LAT PULLDOWN<\/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, then pull the bar down to your 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<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dkST5AzxUUY?si=JfS0BrheOZp3PtFO\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\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; CABLE PULLDOWN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand tall and face the cable machine with a wide-grip bar attached.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab the bar with both hands, palms facing down, just wider than shoulder-width.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hinge forward slightly at the hips, just enough to feel your lats engage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a soft bend in your elbows, pull the bar down toward your thighs by squeezing your shoulder blades and driving through your lats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause when you feel the contraction, then slowly return to the start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That&#8217;s one rep. Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vCkdOyaZF00?si=gSX2rTm4FLQvo4iD\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\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\">5 &#8211; SKIERG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand facing the SkiErg with feet shoulder-width apart and grab the handles with an overhand grip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your core tight, hinge slightly at the hips, and drive the handles down in a powerful pulling motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the handles reach your thighs, return to the top position with control and go again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your pace consistent and push hard for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vcSe3zBK0nU?si=NSapqfFARnRgaHDt\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\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 a wrap on this back strength workout. Pick your next workout below:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/100-reps-dumbbell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 reps dumbbell strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/full-body-workout-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full-body workout for time<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-shoulder-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min shoulder strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/40-min-back-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40-min back strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15min-dumbbell-emom-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min dumbbell EMOM workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-pull-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min pull strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-superset-push-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35-min superset push strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/unkategorisiert\/45-min-lower-body-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">45-min lower body strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min upper\u00a0body strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18-min lower body strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min endurance workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min push and pull strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo at standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-56816\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS\/ back strength workout \/ 45 minutes Equipment: Barbell, gym bench, lat pulldown machine, cable machine, SkiErg Chances are,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":55585,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"103","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week: 45-min back strength workout | %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"Curled up like a question mark? 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