Back muscles are among the most important muscles in the body. They are responsible for proper posture, support the spine and participate in almost every movement of the upper body. Strengthening the ...

Bed exercises for lower back tightness after 60, from a trainer with four decades of experience. Five gentle moves to try.

If you have a balanced, well-structured workout plan, one of the highlights on your strength training calendar will be back day. Whether you take on the task of strengthening your upper body's ...

I spend a lot of time sitting at my laptop, which is bad for my back health and my posture, so I’m always looking for ways to counteract this. One thing I try to prioritize is training my deep ...

Why: “This is a nice way to add lower back action to your back workout,” Samuel says. By rowing in a static bent-over position, your lower back muscles will work overtime to hold your torso at a ...

When doing a lat pulldown, try to maintain control and not lean back too far while pulling down. It’s best to keep your back straight and lower the weight if you cannot maintain proper form. Apart ...

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 ...

A certified strength coach shares 4 chair exercises to build muscle tone and strength after 60, no weights required.