MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

Back muscles are essential for posture, movement and injury prevention. A combination of varied pulling exercises will help ...

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. The upper back is an ...

Pullups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back.

Looking to straighten out those shoulders? Experts share the best back exercises to improve posture and reduce the risk of ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...

Sitting, standing, and moving between the two seem almost involuntary, but your body's muscles are working hard to make these motions happen. Your skeleton has over 600 muscles attached, and many of ...