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. The upper back is an ...

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

Pull-ups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back ...

Spine Surgeon: These Uncommon Exercises Will Fix Neck and Upper-Back Pain for Men Over 40 originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Getting older means more wisdom, along with a whole lot more neck and ...

If you’ve been curling the same weights for months, it’s time to step up (and switch up!) your lifting game. First of all, there’s so much more you can do with a set of dumbbells. And if you want to ...

Low-impact, joint-friendly, and highly effective, seated exercises are emerging as one of the smartest ways for adults over 60 to stay strong, independent, and active—without the risks of heavy ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

You don’t need a pricey gym membership or a set of weights to start building upper-body strength—just your own body. Whether you're tight on time, space, or equipment, bodyweight arm exercises offer a ...

Bra bulge exercises after 50 that retrain posture and tone the upper back, from Tyler Read, BSc, CPT. Try the 5-move plan.

Exercises to restore muscle after 55, a CSCS coach shares 5 daily moves plus recovery habits to rebuild strength at home.

Consistent reps can help strengthen the upper back and improve posture to ease neck pain over time.