Truth is, rounding your back when you lift something can be completely natural, and learning how (and when) to do so just may unlock your body’s true strength. The technique has actually been used by ...

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 ...

These exercises are what a physical therapist would use to relieve tension and tightness in your back and how to do them ...

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, ...

These 5 standing moves strengthen your back, improve posture, and build real-world stability after 45, no machines needed.

In addition to deadlifts and chest presses, squats are considered one of the “big three” lifts since they engage multiple muscle groups and joints. But aside from your traditional bodyweight squat, ...

Turn your walk into a better workout, build strength without weights and more exercise advice for the year ahead.

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 ...

Do these 4 standing glute moves to build lift, firmness, and hip stability after 45, no machines or heavy equipment required.

LIFT WITH YOUR legs, not with your back. You probably recall this phrase almost any time you bend down to lift something heavy. It makes sense, too, since conventional wisdom holds that rounding your ...