This no-equipment movement is helping people rebuild upper-back strength, improve posture, and feel stronger at home—fast.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and push-ups test and build upper body ...

Do you frequently feel aching, soreness or pain in the upper back? Pain in this area can be a result of tightness, both in the larger muscles, like the latissimus dorsi and trapezius, and also in the ...

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 ...

Getting older means more wisdom, along with a whole lot more neck and upper-back pain. Nicholas Clark, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon for HSS at NCH, says that while many guys prioritize building ...

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

There are different types of exercise and each of them target very specific parts of the body. Some exercises target the core, some your thighs, legs, glutes or others. There are some which target ...

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

Beloved by gym bros and reality show contestants alike, upper body strength exercises have multiple benefits for gym performance and daily life. And contrary to popular belief, you don't need to spend ...

Rhomboid muscle pain occurs between the shoulder blades and spine. It may feel like tenderness around the shoulder blade. Risk factors for rhomboid muscle pain include injury and general overuse. The ...

Concurrent pain in your buttocks and the back of an upper thigh points to some specific underlying conditions. Pain in your buttocks or the backs of your upper thighs may be from injuries or muscle ...