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 ...

A trainer shares a tip for how many times you should work out your upper body per week and why. She also shares a sample ...

A certified strength coach shares 5 chair exercises that build arm strength after 60—no weights or gym needed.

Have you ever noticed how your upper body feels weaker? Whether it is lifting heavy objects or performing everyday tasks, weak upper body muscles can make things hard for you. But don't worry—paying ...

When strong, toned arms are a goal, people tend to focus on the biceps. But the triceps are actually the largest muscle in the arm, making them an essential area to target when it comes to ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...