Getting a wide, thick back is a popular fitness goal, especially for men. With the growing variety of machine and exercise ...

If you're serious about building a strong, muscular back, it’s time to rethink your upper-body workouts. Sure, barbell rows and weighted pullups are staples—but if total upper-body mass is the goal, ...

Why: “This is a nice way to add lower back action to your back workout,” Samuel says. By rowing in a static bent-over position, your lower back muscles will work overtime to hold your torso at a ...

This no-equipment movement is helping people rebuild upper-back strength, improve posture, and feel stronger at home—fast.

When most people think of building the a powerful, strong body, they think about adding muscle on their chest, arms, and shoulders. They also think of doing a handful of classic exercises, moves like ...

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 ...

Bent-over rows are unmatched when it comes to building upper-body strength. They're one of the best ways to target the often underused muscles in the back – but only if you get that bent-over row form ...

The golden era’s best-kept secret for serious size. If you’ve studied the physiques of top bodybuilders from the 1960s and beyond, you’ve probably noticed they all have one thing in common: massive ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Meet the expert: Michael Hamlin, CSCS, is a strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of ...

Experts share the exact muscles you should work and exercises you should do to reduce (and prevent) common back pain and ...

Standing exercises to boost energy after 45, with certified trainer Jarrod Nobbe’s 6-move routine. Feel alert fast.

Build strength after 55 with goblet squats, rows, bench press, overhead press, and back extensions, with sets and reps.