To have that coveted V-taper is something most women work for but never attain. It broadens your shoulders and makes your waist appear smaller. Here are the top three exercises for building a bigger back.
Lat pulldown is performed on a cable machine. Sit facing the machine and grab the bar above using a wide grip. Now using your back muscles, pull the bar towards your chest, slightly arching your chest out. At the bottom of the pull, squeeze your lats together and feel the muscle contraction. Now slowly return the bar to the top and repeat. Try to minimize arm involvement and really concentrate on the back muscles bringing the weight down.
One arm bent over rows are performed with dumbbells. Grab a dumbbell and lean on a bench so one arm is bracing your body and the other is holding the dumbbell towards the ground, your back should be parallel to the ground. Using your back muscles and minimizing your biceps, bring your elbow up towards your back until it is parallel. Slowly release the dumbbell towards the ground.
Seated cable row is performed on a cable machine. Place your feet on the footrests and slightly bend your knees, keeping your back upright. Grab the handle and pull it towards you using your back muscles. Bicep muscle involvement should be minimal. You should feel it in the middle of your back. Return the grip towards your feet and repeat.
Using these basic exercises you should be building your back in no time. Don't forget your cardio and sticking to a clean diet to maximize your muscle gains.