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 ...

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 ...

Prolonging the pain will only make it worse.”  So, anyone seeking sciatica stretches and exercises should be certain they’ve ...

Heel touches are probably the easiest-looking core exercise you can do. Simply lying down and touching your heels? But this ...

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

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

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, ...

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

Back pain is one of those annoying issues that seems to catch up with everyone as they age. And when it starts lingering, it ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.