Your back may not be the first area that comes to mind when strength training to tone your muscles. But it quickly becomes top of mind when pain creeps up. Unfortunately, both lower back pain and ...
Strong back muscles can help reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve posture. These at-home exercises can help you start ...
A strong back isn’t just about looks—it’s the key to better alignment, fewer injuries, and smoother movement in everyday life ...
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 ...
As a personal trainer and weight-loss coach, I am constantly answering health and fitness questions from my clients, on social media and in our Start TODAY Facebook group. In this column, I address ...
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 ...
Dumbbell back exercises are a great way to strengthen muscles and prevent injury but also to counteract back pain. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in the US, according to a 2010 study by ...
If you’re ready to maximize your workouts and increase weight loss and improve overall strength and performance, you’ll want to start adding supersets to your time in the gym. This switch requires a ...
The muscles of the back tend to be forgotten about. People love glute and ab and arm workouts, after all. But when you have access to a resistance band, you’ll find that the stretchy workout tool ...
Most of you know that training your upper body provides endless benefits, from improving your posture to increasing your metabolism. You might think of individually working your arms, shoulders, chest ...
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 ...