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Back Exercises: Dumbbell, Kettlebell, Band and Bodyweight

Back exercises across dumbbells, kettlebells, bands and bodyweight. Pick one or two from different movement patterns rather than several that do the same job.

Exercise Equipment Pattern Mechanics Level
Bent-Over Dumbbell Row Dumbbell Horizontal pull Compound Intermediate
Dumbbell Pullover Dumbbell Shoulder extension Compound Intermediate
One-Arm Dumbbell Row Dumbbell Horizontal pull Compound Beginner
Renegade Row Dumbbell Plank + row Compound Intermediate
Kettlebell Row Kettlebell Horizontal pull Compound Beginner
Resistance Band Lat Pulldown Resistance band Vertical pull Compound Beginner
Resistance Band Row Resistance band Horizontal pull Compound Beginner
Chin-Up Bodyweight Vertical pull, underhand Compound Intermediate
Inverted Row Bodyweight Horizontal pull Compound Beginner
Pull-Up Bodyweight Vertical pull Compound Intermediate
Superman Bodyweight Back extension Isometric Beginner

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Compiled by the Unite Journal Crew. Last checked October 2026.