Strengthening your back helps align your spine and reduce slouching. Try these eight exercises for a stronger 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, ...
If you ask anyone who’s built a big back how they did it, they’ll probably list a mix of back exercises like pullups, chinups, and the classic overhand lat pulldown. But there’s one underrated move ...
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 ...
Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...
As we age, everyday movements like getting out of a chair, walking up stairs, or simply maintaining our balance become more challenging. Loss of balance, difficulty transferring weight, and decreased ...
If you complete the full circuit with steady form and no breaks, your endurance ranks among the top tier for adults over 55.
A doctor shares 5 standing moves after 50 that activate legs, core, and stabilizers to help rebuild muscle with less joint ...
The average office worker spends approximately 1,700 hours per year sitting at their desk, creating the perfect storm for developing back pain. Extended periods of sitting place excessive pressure on ...
The upper back is an important enough area to train that many gym rats devote two whole days to it each week—this is what “pull day” really means. With strong lats and other upper back muscles, you ...