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 ...

Arm haulers also engage the core, which helps stabilise the torso and prevent excessive arching through the lower back. ‘If you lift your legs off the floor, the glutes and hamstrings contribute by ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

The next time you hit the gym for back and biceps day, consider adding these three barbell exercises to your upper body routine. Anyone can benefit from the moves below, including barbell beginners, ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

Chair exercises for upper body strength after 55, created by Tyler Read, BSc, CPT, to rebuild pushing and pulling power.

“Back day” has become a staple of fitness social media, often framed through aesthetics alone.

Your upper back is home to a lot of little muscles that are crucial to shoulder health and mobility but, unless you consciously work to activate them, you might ...

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Try arm exercises to build muscle after 50, a daily plan designed by Jarrod Nobbe, MA, CSCS, using bands and bodyweight.