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, ...

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Which back machines are best? There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back ...

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 ...

Many of us want to get buff for aesthetic reasons, but building muscle helps health and longevity. It's a myth that you need to spend hours in the gym to build muscle. Exercises such as squats, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elliptical machines have come a long way, with major developments in specs and technology. Their ergonomic design maximizes the ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

While lower back exercises are far less glamorous than ab exercises, they are equally as essential. Weakness in the lower back is one of the leading causes of chronic back pain in adults, but if ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...