2025/8/15 Edited to

... Read moreBack workouts are vital for building a strong, balanced physique and improving overall posture and functional strength. For plus-size individuals, adopting a tailored back routine can enhance muscle tone, reduce back pain, and increase mobility. Key exercises to include in a back routine are lat pulldowns, seated rows, deadlifts, and dumbbell rows. These target major muscle groups like the latissimus dorsi, trapezius, and rhomboids, helping increase muscular endurance and strength. Starting with lighter weights and focusing on proper form is crucial to avoid injury and maximize benefits. Including compound movements also engages core muscles, boosting overall stability. Consistency paired with progressive overload—gradually increasing weight or repetitions—will drive continuous improvement. Incorporating rest days and complementary exercises like cardio or flexibility training supports recovery and holistic fitness. Embracing a plus-size gymfit mindset encourages self-confidence and celebrates progress at every stage. Hashtags such as #gymfit, #gymtok, #gymday, #backroutine, and #plussizegymfit foster community connection, motivation, and shared success among fitness enthusiasts who prioritize back strength. By focusing on these principles, anyone can make back day their favorite gym day and enjoy greater physical wellness and empowerment.

Related posts

A woman with her back to the camera is seated at a gym machine, holding a bar behind her neck. Text overlay reads 'MY FAVORITE UPPER BODY MACHINE WORKOUTS'.
Two split images show a woman performing seated cable rows. The left image shows her pulling the handle towards her, and the right shows her extending her arms. Text overlay indicates 'SEATED CABLE ROWS 10 REPS 3 SETS'.
Two split images show a woman performing lat pulldowns. The left image shows her arms extended upwards, holding the bar, and the right shows her pulling the bar down to her chest. Text overlay indicates 'LAT PULL DOWN 10 REPS 3 SETS'.
MY FAV UPPER BODY MACHINE WORKOUTS💪🏽
heyy yall here are some of my machine only favorite upper body workouts that helped with those back and arm gains 💪🏽 -First we got seated cable rows. These are great for hitting those back muscles and not too difficult to do either especially for beginners! - Second, lat pull down! Don’t ever sk
Denise Hamdan 🤍

Denise Hamdan 🤍

258 likes

A first-person view of a person in purple shorts sitting at a barbell with pink padding. The barbell features 45lb Rogue weight plates on each side, positioned on a wooden gym platform.
A close-up of a person's legs in purple shorts, positioned on a leg exercise machine, likely performing leg curls or extensions.
A top-down view of a person's legs wearing black high-top sneakers and pink ankle weights, standing on a carpeted gym floor.
Leg/ glute days are my favs💜
I do a total of 3 leg days every week I’m serious about growing my chicken legs. . . #gluteday #legday🍑 #calvesworkout #legdayforthegirlies #dianebarro💗
MariaDiane

MariaDiane

4 likes

A woman in a gym, seen from behind, posing for a mirror selfie, showcasing her back muscles. Text overlay reads "MY FAV UPPER BODY EXERCISES" and "Lemon8 @teressenunez".
A woman performs low rows on a gym machine, wearing a black sports bra and orange shorts. Text overlay indicates "Low rows (4 sets, 12 reps)".
A woman performs lateral raises using a gym machine, wearing a white crop top and brown leggings. Text overlay indicates "Lateral raises (4 sets, 12 reps)".
MY FAV UPPER BODY EXERCISES
In 2024 we are getting sexy and strong 💪🏻 These are my favorite upper body lifts for my back days and arm days :p being consistent in these movements have made me feel great about how my body has grown from them & I like how they feel! When an exercise feels comfortable, you feel the mind-t
teresse nunez

teresse nunez

7 likes

A woman in a gym taking a mirror selfie, with text overlay "DIFFERENT LEG DAY WORKOUTS FOR... BIGGER GLUTES & LEGS SWIPE (Beginner friendly)" and arrows pointing to her glutes and legs.
A white background with black text detailing "Leg day 1" workout, including squats, RDLs, Bulgarian split squats, hamstring curls, and calf raises with sets, reps, and instructions.
A white background with black text detailing "Leg day 2" workout, including hip thrusts, squats, kickstand/B-stance RDLs, quad extensions, and calf raises with sets, reps, and instructions.
Leg Days for Big Glute & Legs🍑🍗✨
These are a few balanced leg day combinations to help grow your legs and glutes! Have fun experimenting! Pick 1 or 2 (or create your own from the exercise examples on my page!) and stick with them! ‼️Beginners‼️ BEFORE you try and go super heavy or train until failure, make sure you have the f
Zoe🧚🏽‍♀️🌙

Zoe🧚🏽‍♀️🌙

391 likes

An open book displays the quote 'If you weren't ready, you wouldn't have the opportunity' by Sophia Joan Short, with overlay text 'My favorite Words of encouragement' and a 'Swipe' arrow.
A light beige background with black text encouraging perseverance through fear, anxiety, and mistakes, stating 'But you're doing it.'
A light pinkish-brown background with text: 'It's going to be ok. You are going to be ok. God already sees how happy you will be in the future. Stay patient. Stay faithful.'
My fav motivation for those tough days
#encouragement #affirmations #godsword #struggles #keepgoing #dailymotivation #dailyaffirmations #dailyreminder
LyssaMarie

LyssaMarie

28 likes

Glute days are always my fav 🤍🔒
#gains💪 #gymgirlie #motivation #fitnesslifestyle 💌 Brand:OnerActive
Angiee siaosi

Angiee siaosi

27 likes

Bridle less days are our fav🤍
#poncho #aqha #equine #texas #bridleless
⚡️Hailey⚡️

⚡️Hailey⚡️

325 likes

A view from inside a car on a rainy day, looking out at a wet city street with buildings and traffic lights. Raindrops are visible on the windshield, and blue text overlay reads 'WHY RAINY DAYS ARE MY FAV. 💧🌧️'. The car's dashboard is in the foreground.
Why rainy days are my fav. 💧🌧️
I absolutely love rainy days and here’s why! •Sleep. that’s it. i love sleeping on rainy days😴
Logan✨🪻

Logan✨🪻

8 likes

Jar Salads are my Fav!!🥰🫶
I’ll just leave this here for those who want to meal prep so you don’t have to make lunch or dinner for a couple days. It’s actually more than enough so you may not finish it the first time. Enjoy! Here’s the recipe✨: ✨Ingredients: Chickpeas Chicken Shrimp Red Onion Cucumber Avocado Co
Ari’sWorld🌍💕

Ari’sWorld🌍💕

1265 likes

A gray journal cover decorated with numerous stickers, including an American flag, a yellow balloon animal, Hello Kitty, Minecraft, and a periodic table element for Bromine, with text 'MY FAV JOURNAL SPREADS'.
A handwritten journal entry titled 'Playlist from this entry' listing several songs like 'Soak Up The Sun' by Sheryl Crow and 'Hotel California' by The Eagles, with a total run time of 32 minutes.
A handwritten journal entry titled 'The Marias Submarine first impressions' dated June 2nd, 2024, providing detailed track-by-track reviews and thoughts on the album's songs.
my fav journal spreads from this year
hello! these are some of my favorite journal spreads from this year :) 1. a simple page but i enjoy it so much. i think it really helps me look back and see how my music change has evolved through time and how it was actively influencing the things i wrote 2. album reviews! i have multiple of
giselle 🪷

giselle 🪷

1517 likes

A close-up of a hand showcasing long, coffin-shaped nails with a nude base and abstract gold designs. A gold chain bracelet is worn on the wrist, with a black handbag visible in the background of a nail salon setting.
nail days are one of my favs.
my nail teach always understands the assignment. #nails #nailday #lifestyle #selfcare
shalayasway

shalayasway

300 likes

Fav Elf Products in Every Category! 💄
✨ Elf is one of my favorite makeup brands - here are my top product recommendations based on everything I’ve tried! ~Face: love the halo glow collection!! ~Eyes: they make really good quality, fun products for the price! The brow pencil is the only product that I’ve ever purchased 3-4 times. ~Li
April🌻

April🌻

655 likes

Ranking my favorite gym days
Everyone has their own opinions but these are my favorite gym days ranked. Cardio and arms are always the ones that make me feel the best, while legs and back always leave me sore and tired. #gymsession #gymgirlera #workouts #studentathlete #gymaddict
vivicrews

vivicrews

22 likes

A dark blue Auralign 2024 Astrology Planner with a gold sun logo on the cover, resting on a laptop keyboard outdoors. The image highlights the planner as a 'Stationary Must Have!' and 'Planner Favorite Worth the Hype'.
An open Auralign planner displaying a 'New Moon Journal' page with prompts for July, focusing on intentions and manifestations. The page includes sections for journaling ideas, prompts, steps, and intentions/goals.
An open Auralign planner showing a 'Full Moon Journal' page for July, with prompts about releasing intentions and what to let go of. The page has sections for journaling ideas, prompts, steps, and intentions/goals.
Stationary Fav Rec! My favorite planner ✨📒
This planner right here!!! This Planner RIGHT HERE!!! ☝️ Y’all this is my second year with the Auralign Planner and it keeps getting better. When 🍋🎱 said stationary challenege I was too excited to share this with you. I’ve always been a stationary girl! Lets get into it! 📒: The Auralign plann
Jalloh⚡️

Jalloh⚡️

9 likes

Glute days are my fav 🫶
#glutes #gluteworkoutforwomen #gluteday #glutegains #glutedayworkout
Quonna Figueroa

Quonna Figueroa

73 likes

Fav stretches for lazy days😍
Best for working out those tight bones! What’s y’all’s favorite lazy day workout?☺️ #lazygirlfitness #lazyworkout #stayingfit #lots of stretch #stretchitout #bodytransformation #unfiltered #healthylifestyle2024 #girlythings
Kat

Kat

9 likes

My Fav Hacks
#girlpov #lemon8challenge #boostproductivity #dailymotivation I don't know how many of you guys use agenda, planners or online planners, but they are a must-have in my household. I always have more than one agenda planner and I also have multiple dry erase boards up on my walls. One of
Terr_Elane

Terr_Elane

9 likes

A close-up of a person with long, dark, wavy hair, looking towards the camera. The image highlights the hair's shine and volume, with text overlays like 'the hair' and 'Lemon8'.
WE LOVE HAIR OILING DAYS!
🧼 Today was a hair oiling day! Pre-wash always consists of 7 hours of hair oil in my hair before a night time wash! 🧴 I personally don’t like sleeping with oil in so I put it in my hair in the morning and wash it at night. 🪮 Hair oiling has been an AMAZING addition to my life. The hair grow
Payal Patel

Payal Patel

358 likes

My fav meal for gloomy days 👩‍🍳⛈️
Hii🍋🎱, The weather outside was dark and stormy like my soul so I had planned to watch a scary movie, and the evening seemed perf for indulging in some delicious tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. 🤌🏽(Honestly, I could eat it every day😆)here’s that easy recipe below ⬇️ For the soup you
navi

navi

305 likes

Self care days are my fav
#selfcare #minivlog #hairappointment #selfcareideas #gingerhaircolorinspiration
Siani Mone’t

Siani Mone’t

31 likes

my fav day 🤭🥰💕
back and bi days are literally my favorite !! they are the best !! this one feels amazing 🫶 #gym #backandbiceps #gymtok #gymmotivation #smallcontentcreator
lacey ann | pre-med | ttsa

lacey ann | pre-med | ttsa

0 likes

wash days are my fav
clean hair?! yes plzz 🥹 #healthyhairtips #oilyrootsolutions #oilyrootsanddryends #scalphealthmatters #oilyroots #scalphealth #balancedscalp
Summer Brooke

Summer Brooke

11 likes

Beach days on the island are my fav 🩵
I enjoy a random day of “let’s go to the beach” it turns out to be the best time ever! I love the island ohh so much I don’t ever want to leave #summervibes #lemon8contest #islandlifestyle #islandgirl #islandgirl🌺🌴 v
Spicyy

Spicyy

4 likes

A woman with a fur-lined hood screams or shouts, with text overlay "4/24 days of manon Fav picture (Go to manon a account to understand) In bio" and Lemon8 watermark.
A person in plaid pajamas appears to defy gravity, leaning sideways in a room, with text overlay "Real Footage of Manon defying gravity:" and Lemon8 watermark.
A close-up selfie shows a woman with long dark hair, nose piercings, and makeup, looking to the side, with a Lemon8 watermark.
4/24 days of manon Fav picture
#katseye #manon @MERET_MANON
Nina_Eyekon

Nina_Eyekon

6 likes

Brunch days are my fav
I absolutely love having brunch..anything with coffee!!
Alyssa

Alyssa

2 likes

Park days are my fav
Odalys Flores

Odalys Flores

0 likes

A cozy, aesthetic scene with books, a notebook, and sunflowers by a window, overlaid with the text 'Aesthetic app you need for anxiety-relief SWIPE' and a pink flower icon.
A mobile app interface showing a journaling chat. A user expresses exam stress, and an AI companion responds with comforting words and encouragement, alongside a calendar view.
A mobile app chat interface featuring an AI companion named Milo (a cat avatar) providing supportive and empathetic responses to a user's anxiety about upcoming exams.
My fav aesthetic app for anxiety relief✨
My fav aesthetic app for anxiety relief✨ When anxiety hits, Lifelight has become my go-to space to slow down and feel calm. It’s more than just a journaling app—it feels like a quiet, cozy space made for self-care. Here’s how it helps me feel better: 📝 Journaling to Clear My Head Whenever I
Chloe💕

Chloe💕

26 likes

See more