New Delhi, May 3 -- There is no shame in admitting that going to the gym is not just about strength and fitness, aesthetics also plays a part. After all, who doesn't want to be fit and look good? That is the reason why people work on the chest, arms, and the shoulders a little harder than some other muscles. But there is another larger group of muscles which is relatively harder to exercise, but is absolutely key-whether it's for functional fitness or for the tapered look that it gives. These are the back muscles.

There are a few ways of looking at the effect of working on your back. One is the obvious benefit to the muscles surrounding the spine-you get to strengthen an area that is susceptible to a number of non-impact injuries. One mi...