
Exercises that primarily work the Latissimus Dorsi(22 exercises)
The neutral grip pull-up is a compound exercise that targets the lats and biceps with palms facing each other. This grip is easier on the shoulders and provides excellent back development.
The barbell pullover is a unique upper-body movement that can train the lats, chest, and serratus anterior through a controlled overhead arc. Choose a range that feels smooth at the shoulders and keep ribs controlled.

Exercises that primarily work the Latissimus Dorsi(22 exercises)
The neutral grip pull-up is a compound exercise that targets the lats and biceps with palms facing each other. This grip is easier on the shoulders and provides excellent back development.
The barbell pullover is a unique upper-body movement that can train the lats, chest, and serratus anterior through a controlled overhead arc. Choose a range that feels smooth at the shoulders and keep ribs controlled.
Exercises where Latissimus Dorsi works as a secondary muscle(4 exercises)
The barbell clean deadlift reinforces the clean start position and first pull. It trains leg drive, back rigidity, and a close bar path to build strength that carries over to Olympic lifting.
The dumbbell stiff leg deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes. This movement emphasizes hamstring stretch and is excellent for building posterior chain strength.
The dumbbell Romanian deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes. This hip hinge movement is excellent for building posterior chain strength and developing overall lower body mass.
The barbell Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a hip-hinge that emphasizes the hamstrings and glutes while training the back to stay rigid. The goal is controlled tension and a deep hamstring stretch, not touching the floor.
Exercises where Latissimus Dorsi works as a secondary muscle(4 exercises)
The barbell clean deadlift reinforces the clean start position and first pull. It trains leg drive, back rigidity, and a close bar path to build strength that carries over to Olympic lifting.
The dumbbell stiff leg deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes. This movement emphasizes hamstring stretch and is excellent for building posterior chain strength.
The dumbbell Romanian deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes. This hip hinge movement is excellent for building posterior chain strength and developing overall lower body mass.
The barbell Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a hip-hinge that emphasizes the hamstrings and glutes while training the back to stay rigid. The goal is controlled tension and a deep hamstring stretch, not touching the floor.