Lee Haney’s back was the factor that led to his 8-year-long Mr. Olympia reign. Aspiring bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts, ...

For lower back and glute strength, master the art of hip hyperextensions—here’s how. Undrey/Getty Images Hip hyperextension exercises are an important, if often tricky, workout move that involve ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unlock Your Spine’s Potential: Discover the Back Extension Benefits that Support Your Spine: By Anjali Singh When was the last time you slouched while sitting? You are probably doing it now while ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

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, ...

Several studies describe that in addition to the thoracic and lumbar muscles, the Latissimus dorsi (LD) and hip extensors contribute during trunk extension performance. [28,30–33] These findings ...