The world has changed so much since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, and we all have been impacted. As runners, it has required us to get flexible and creative when it comes to staying in shape ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

Understanding the functions of all the muscles in the back is complex, but training them does not have to be. The muscles of the back help us do everything from standing up straight and opening doors ...

If you want to lose back fat, there's something you should know: There's no such thing as spot reduction. While it's definitely possible to lose back fat, a better goal is to strengthen your back or ...

No gym? No problem. Bodyweight exercises are an excellent way to train your back muscles when your access to weights is limited or you’re looking for a way to change up your workouts. Using your body ...

Practically every movement you make involves your back in some way — bending, stretching, walking, sitting. A healthy back is key for maintaining balance and coordination, both during exercise and in ...

You may not give your back as much attention as your arms and chest, but a strong, muscular back is key for injury prevention and aiding your other lifts in the gym. Not to mention it helps develop ...

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 ...