Back Exercises: Strengthen Your Spine and Correct Posture

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What Dumbbell Exercises for Women Make Your Back Smaller?

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Jesica Salyer

The upper back is an area women are prone to store fat. However, you can make your back smaller by performing a regular cardiovascular and muscle-toning regimen. Resistance training will strengthen and tone the area, but cardio is more effective at burning the fat; this includes fat on your back.

Jesica Salyer graduated from Midwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology. She has 10 years of experience in volleyball mentoring, four years working in fitness training and coordination, and experience playing collegiate volleyball for Rutgers University. She also created RunOnOrganic.com and co-founded Further Faster Forever, a community created to encourage active individuals to challenge themselves.