About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The double-edged sword? It's usually ...

Understanding back fat requires looking beyond simple workout solutions. The development of excess fat in the back area stems from various factors including genetics, hormonal balance, and daily ...

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 ...

You don’t need any equipment to get fit at home, but if there was one bit of kit I’d recommend buying for your workouts, it’s dumbbells. A set of weights is a great tool to help you progress from ...

Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to strengthen your muscles. And studies have shown that especially for older adults, working out with resistance bands can be an incredibly effective way to ...

Jay Cutler still trains like he's gunning for Mr. Olympia. Cutler didn’t build one of the widest backs in bodybuilding by accident. The four-time Mr. Olympia legend still lifts heavy and sticks to a ...

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, ...

If you have yet to experience back pain, the odds are sadly stacked against you. According to World Health Organization data, most people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives.