A good back-builder

A common mistake people make when working out is to train only the muscles they can see like the chest, arms and legs. But don't forget about the important muscles in your back. Here are two ways you can target your midback and buttock muscles in a safe and effective way. Start with your arms to the side, and as you progress and get stronger, perform the second variation (also shown) with your hands behind your head.

By Karen Voight, Special to Tribune Newspapers

June 13, 2012