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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We spend hours hunched over phones and computer monitors day in and day out. It’s no surprise we have an epidemic of back pain. Unless you’ve herniated a disc in your lumbar spine, there's a good ...

Lumbar stabilization exercises can benefit almost everyone, but there are a few important things to know before you try these exercises at home. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy Maybe you ...

With so much focus on the upper body and core, it's easy to forget to tone your back muscles. After all, you want to look ...

The landscape of fitness has dramatically shifted toward home-based workouts, with back strength training emerging as a crucial focus for health-conscious individuals. The transformation of living ...

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 ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! The back muscles are used in almost every movement — from ...