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 ...

Before worrying about fancy equipment or trending workouts, I ask every client to master five simple exercises, the same ones I prioritise myself. Together, they build real-world strength, improve ...

A trainer explains how a single exercise on this overlooked machine can strengthen and protect your 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, ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...

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

According to experts, it takes just four core workouts to absolutely rip your top half to shreds, so you can get stronger.