Traditional squats aren't the only way to forge resilient lower-body power; these joint-friendly alternatives offer faster ...

The low back is not typically an area that many clients ask me about — until they start experiencing pain in the area. But the truth is: The low-back should be a priority in our fitness routine to ...

If you want to boost your longevity through strength training, but you're unsure of where to begin, here are the top ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

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, ...

Lee Haney’s back was the factor that led to his 8-year-long Mr. Olympia reign. Aspiring bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts, ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without stressing the lumbar discs. 'The McGill Curl-Up teaches the core to brace without ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

Water-based exercise not only improved muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain, but it also improved quality of life, according to a new study. Aquatic therapy could be a viable ...

Back pain is a common complaint, with 75-85% of US adults estimated to experience back pain in their lifetime as stated by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. It’s also one of the most ...

Developing core strength, flexibility and muscular control can help you avoid pulled or strained muscles. Cole Barash for The New York Times Acute back pain is often the result of pulling or straining ...