Specialized Variation · Certified Routineintermediate~60 Mins Duration

Back and Bicep Workout at the Gym

Complete back and bicep pull routine. Master vertical lats, heavy rowing, and direct bicep peak isolation.

Summary of the Back and Bicep Workout at the Gym

The classic pull combination. Since biceps act as secondary movers on all back pulling, finishing with direct bicep work produces full arm pumps.

Back and Bicep Workout at the Gym Target Anatomy

Primary recruitment pattern for this specialized Back variation.

Primary (back)
Anterior (Front View)
Anterior Muscle Recruitment: backFront anatomical silhouette highlighting back in orange as active agonist.
Secondary / Stabilizer View
Posterior (Back View)
Posterior Muscle Recruitment: backBack anatomical silhouette highlighting back in orange as active agonist.
● Primary Target View
Anatomical PlaneSagittal & Frontal Planes
Primary KinesiologyHumeral Adduction & Scapular Retraction
Biomechanical VectorInferior-posterior vector towards lower spine
Active Anatomy:Primary: back
Figure: Biomechanical muscle recruitment model for back. Highlighted in orange is the primary agonist motor unit; highlighted in blue are synergistic stabilizing groups (isolation mechanics).

Back and Bicep Workout at the Gym Exercise Breakdown

5 Targeted Exercises
#Exercise NameSetsRepsRestBiomechanical Cue
1Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown48–1090sVertical pull.
2Single-Arm Dumbbell Row310–1260sUnilateral lat focus.
3Standing Barbell Bicep Curl38–1075sStrict barbell mass builder.
4Incline Dumbbell Bicep Curl310–1260sLong head stretch.
5Dumbbell Hammer Curl310–1260sBrachialis thickness.
Biomechanical Safety & Injury Warning

Use lifting straps on heavy back sets so grip fatigue doesn't limit your back volume or arm work.

Rohan Varma, CSCS
Authored By
Rohan Varma, CSCSHead Strength Coach & Biomechanics Lead
Dr. Ananya Iyer, DPT
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Ananya Iyer, DPTChief Medical & Biomechanics Reviewer
Last Reviewed & Verified: 2026-03-29
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