This no-equipment movement is helping people rebuild upper-back strength, improve posture, and feel stronger at home—fast.

Strengthening your back helps align your spine and reduce slouching. Try these eight exercises for a stronger back.

We know how to protect ourselves from bigger injuries — wearing a helmet while biking, holding the railing while walking down the stairs, choosing comfortable, supportive shoes. But sometimes, it’s ...

Around a month ago, I ran a 5K and followed it with a full-body dumbbell workout. Halfway through a set of renegade rows, I felt something go in my back. It didn't hurt too much immediately, but it ...

You may have heard the terms "pull" and "push" thrown around by fitness influencers or trainers. But what exactly does a "pull-day" workout mean? It's exactly what it sounds like: a workout comprised ...

Developing core strength, flexibility and muscular control can help you avoid pulled or strained muscles. Cole Barash for The New York Times Acute back pain is often the result of pulling or straining ...

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 ...

Tone up after 50 in 30 days with 5 daily exercises: kettlebell swings, incline presses, lunges, rows, and bicycle crunches.

Many aspire to master it and often give it a try, only to find themselves helplessly hanging below the bar. Yet, this classic ...

What muscles do pull-ups work? Here, experts explain exactly what muscles you're training when you hit the bar to do the ...

If a person performs a deadlift incorrectly, they may develop lower back pain. A person can help prevent lower back pain by lifting with correct form. This helps to avoid placing too much strain on ...