Heel touches are probably the easiest-looking core exercise you can do. Simply lying down and touching your heels? But this ...

Looking to straighten out those shoulders? Experts share the best back exercises to improve posture and reduce the risk of ...

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

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.

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 ...

No one is immune to a little back pain now and again, so luckily, there's the aptly-named Superman exercise. It's a simple, accessible move that improves spine flexion, eases stiffness, and improves ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sure, a bench press can target your chest and a lat pulldown will fire up your back, but to hit both spots at once, the dumbbell pullover may be just your ticket. A weighted exercise that challenges ...