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

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The average office worker spends approximately 1,700 hours per year sitting at their desk, creating the perfect storm for developing back pain. Extended periods of sitting place excessive pressure on ...

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, ...

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 ...