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. It’s easy to almost ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. A strong back supports better ...

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 ...

Lifting heavy weights is not the only way to strengthen your muscles. And studies have shown that especially for older adults, working out with resistance bands can be an incredibly effective way to ...

If you’re aiming for more back strength, stop walking by the cable machine at the gym. You’re missing out on an effective back workout when you do. Yes, there are tons of exercises out there for back ...

Knowing what back exercises to do at the gym is crucial for carving a durable frame that will carry you well as you age. Similar to leg training, the back muscles are some of the most important to ...

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 ...

While lower back exercises are far less glamorous than ab exercises, they are equally as essential. Weakness in the lower back is one of the leading causes of chronic back pain in adults, but if ...