Training back presents a few challenges. We usually can’t see it in the mirror during training, and it’s comprised of several muscles, all of which require work. In a YouTube video on Oct. 30, 2025, fitness coach Jeff Cavaliere broke down the only two lat-focused dumbbell exercises you need to build a classic V-taper back.

“If I told you that you can build that classic V-taper back with two dumbbell exercises with no cables or machines, you might think I’m oversimplifying, but I’m not.”

It’s not the number of tools on your belt, but rather how you use them. This concept resonates deeply with coach Cavaliere , who boasts over 14.2 million YouTube subscribers on his ATHLEAN-X channel.

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