While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...

A classic fitness exercise is trending again among U.S. trainers for its powerful impact on lower back endurance, posture, ...

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Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

As I'm writing this, I can feel my lower back crying out in pain. Working on a computer all day, all hunched up, is probably the worst thing you can do to your body, yet many of us are forced to keep ...

‘The Smith machine is a barbell fixed to vertical (sometimes slightly angled) steel rails so the bar moves in a single guided ...

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So you think you know what the best back workouts are? Super. Our job's done then. Kidding, we know back workouts (and back exercises) can be a quagmire of confusion, especially when it comes to ...

The back extension is a versatile exercise that can be performed virtually anywhere. It can be used as part of a training program to build strength or a rehabilitation program for injury recovery.

A broad, well-defined back is a cornerstone of any well-rounded physique. But that’s not the only reason to pump up your posterior—it’s also a critical way of improving posture, reducing back pain, ...

If you struggle with moderate, chronic back pain, gentle exercises can help to relieve symptoms and reduce day-to-day ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.