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 ...

I work with athletes and non-athletes of all sorts in my role as a personal trainer and yoga teacher and one of the most ...

If you want to work the upper body, but are unsure which exercises to do, a back and bicep themed workout is always a great stand by. These muscles are often targeted within one routine because they ...

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

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 ...

If your back and shoulders feel achy after a long day, you don’t have to just “suffer through”. Stretches for upper back pain can speed relief naturally. And they may even improve your posture, too!

Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...

Better posture. Weak upper abs often result in poor posture and spinal misalignment, but by targeting these muscles, you can ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...