It can be daunting, but it’s so, so worth it when you get it right.
The backless dress… It does need perfect posture and a toned back, but if you feel you have a lot of work to do, these few tips will prove you wrong.
Celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Liv Tyler and Rihanna pull off the look effortlessly… you can too.
The back is one of the hardest areas of the body to change, it takes dedication and commitment to truly see a difference but it’s easy-peasy with these simple workouts.
That backless LBD you’re dying to wear Christmas week?
It’s still possible.
Get ready for your over-the-shoulder shot!
Diane Kruger carries the look off with ease…
Bent Over Row
This is perfect for toning up the middle of your back. From an upright position and with a weight or tin can in hand, bend forward, keeping your back flat.
Your arms should be hanging straight in front of you. Slowly squeeze you shoulder blade and bring an arm towards your chest before releasing back to the original position in a controlled manner.
You should feel this work in the back of your shoulder.
Ten repetitions on each arm.
It’ll start to burn, keep it up!
Overhead Press
This will focus on your back’s outer muscles, the ones just below your armpits. To perform this exercise at home you should once again use weights or tin cans.
Put your hands straight up over your head. As you bring them down, pull them apart across your chest.
Control your movement as you push them back up. If you are in the gym use a lat pull-down machine for a guaranteed visible change.
Try three sets of ten repetitions.
The beautiful Anne Hathaway is queen of the look…
Back Extensions
This final exercise will target your lower back, helping you to strengthen your core and improve your posture.
A Swiss ball is ideal for this exercise as it enables a full range of motion. However, you can do this on the floor as well.
With your hips on the ball and your feet planted on the floor against a wall, bend fully over the ball. Using your glutes and lower back muscles extend your back to a neutral spine position.
Be careful not to hyper extend.
Repeat this motion in a steady and controlled manner for three sets of ten repetitions.
