Strong back muscles can help reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve posture. These at-home exercises can help you start ...

Understanding the functions of all the muscles in the back is complex, but training them does not have to be. The muscles of the back help us do everything from standing up straight and opening doors ...

No gym? No problem. Bodyweight exercises are an excellent way to train your back muscles when your access to weights is limited or you’re looking for a way to change up your workouts. Using your body ...

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 ...

Practically every movement you make involves your back in some way — bending, stretching, walking, sitting. A healthy back is key for maintaining balance and coordination, both during exercise and in ...

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 ...

Lee Haney’s back was the factor that led to his 8-year-long Mr. Olympia reign. Aspiring bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts, ...

You might not think about your back muscles often, but they do a lot to support your upper body. A regular back-strengthening routine can ease fatigue and stiffness while also improving mobility. If ...

Water-based exercise not only improved muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain, but it also improved quality of life, according to a new study. Aquatic therapy could be a viable ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...