The Real ROC (Roc Shabazz) provides quick fitness and exercise tips. This video series originally aired on the CW - Atlanta.

Today's video emphasis is on the BACK and LATS.

Using the "Lat Pull" machine - start with a wide grip variation; pulling the bar down to the top of her chest and contracting her lats (Latissimus Dorsi) muscles. Every time she reaches up that stretches the lats; on the pull the emphasis is on the upper tiers of the back.

The variation on the Lat Pull machine to ensure that you get the entire back, is to change the hand grip positioning; palms facing inward, same seat positioning, stretch and then pull straight down, to get the rest of the back muscles.

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Roc says "If you want to get in shape, you have to work hard; but you have to know what to do". Check your local community for qualified professional trainers to help you devise a fitness plan. If you need more information and/or assistance, visit Roc at www.fitnesspro2000.com.

More health and fitness tips from IFBB Pro - Roc Shabazz ("The Real ROC"): Fitness Buzz - Shoulders, Fitness Buzz - Blast the Legs (leg extensions), Fitness Buzz - Back / Lats videos