In strength training terms, the row is a horizontal pulling movement pattern. Unlike vertical pulls like pull-ups or lat pulldowns, rows train you to pull in toward your body rather than up and down.

For building your back muscles, there are few better exercises than rows. The basic movement, which can be deployed in a wide range of varieties with just about every type of implement, is ...

"This routine is designed to strip away body fat, define your chest, abs, shoulders and arms, as well as sending your strength level soaring," says Finn. "Combine it with a decent diet for six weeks ...