Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Back pain, whether in the upper, middle, or lower back, affects millions of people around the world. It can occur for many reasons—from prolonged time in ...

“Lat pulldowns are one of the best exercises for strengthening your posterior chain muscles that help keep your torso upright ...

You don’t see a lot of people performing this exercise in the gym, but it delivers serious strength and size for the lats.

About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The double-edged sword? It's usually ...

If you’re aiming for more back strength, stop walking by the cable machine at the gym. You’re missing out on an effective back workout when you do. Yes, there are tons of exercises out there for back ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

Your lower back is the silent foundation of every squat, press, and movement you make. By adopting this simple, ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

These standing moves build back strength, improve posture, and help slim back bulge after 45. No equipment required.

If you’re ready to maximize your workouts and increase weight loss and improve overall strength and performance, you’ll want to start adding supersets to your time in the gym. This switch requires a ...

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