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. It’s easy to almost ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

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 ...

You don’t need a gym to build muscle. These unique bicep and back workouts use minimal or no equipment to help you grow strength and size at home. There are several effective bicep and back workouts ...

Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

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 ...

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.

Certain exercises can help individuals with spinal stenosis improve their strength and maintain mobility. Examples include knee hugs, pelvic tilts, hip bridges, calf stretches, and more. Spinal ...