Back muscles are essential for posture, movement and injury prevention. A combination of varied pulling exercises will help ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...

Back pain is one of those annoying issues that seems to catch up with everyone as they age. And when it starts lingering, it ...

Extra back strength always helps your performance. Whether you're an office worker or an elite athlete, a muscular back can stabilize your spine, improve your posture and fill out oversized shirts.

Home exercises make it easier to stick with that process because they remove much of the friction. You don’t have to drive to ...

The next time your lower back hurts, roll out a mat and try a few Pilates exercises. There are quite a few moves that work wonders for instant lower back pain relief, and others that help build up the ...

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 ...

Pullups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back.

Specific exercises, like side stretches and knee rolls, can alleviate pain and boost mobility for those with arthritis in the lower back. Combining low-impact aerobic workouts, strength training, and ...

Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

For better posture, improved back health, and sturdier shoulders, start with the ABC’s…er, the I-Y-T’s. A common rehab move, the I-Y-T exercise is a beginner-friendly way to enhance your posture, nail ...