Back Exercises & Workouts to Gain Strength and Improve Posture

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How to Do a Renegade Row, Plus 2 Challenging Variations (Video)

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; January 23, 2024

A regular dumbbell row is all about back and bis. It strengthens the upper body’s largest muscle, the latissimus dorsi, while also hitting a range of...

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7 Back Stretches to Help Ease Pain and Increase Mobility

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; March 8, 2018

You don’t realize it, but every day, your back takes a beating. Whether you spend your day on your feet or on your seat, the...

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10 of the Best Exercises for Upper Back Workouts

By Paige Smith; July 29, 2024

Just because you can’t easily see your upper back muscles doesn’t mean you should pass on upper back workouts. Strong upper back muscles set your...

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10 of the Best Moves to Work Out Your Back and Biceps

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; January 23, 2024

While some people might neglect working their back muscles (you can’t even see them!), the biceps are a beloved mirror muscle for many. The locations...

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10 of the Best Lower Back Exercises to Strengthen and Protect

By Page Grossman and Jordan Burchette; August 6, 2024

We all want chiseled arms, strong legs, and glutes that pop — but what about your lower back muscles? Ripped abs are great for showing off, but the humble erector...

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15 Exercises for Your Best Back Workout

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; April 18, 2024

Many people focus on building their “mirror muscles” (think: chest, shoulders, arms, and abs). But to create a well-rounded physique, you don’t want to skimp...

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7 Exercises People Usually Do Wrong

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; April 19, 2024

Beyond sheer power and brute strength, gifted athletes are masters of body mechanics: weight distribution, fluidity, efficiency. But when you look around the average gym,...

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4 of the Most Important Things You Can Do to Relieve Back Pain

By Pamela Hernandez and Jordan Burchette; July 11, 2024

“Lack of exercise and sitting at a desk all day are the worst things we can do for our backs.” That quote comes from Steven Loehr,...

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3 of the Best Trap Exercises for Muscle and Power

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; January 16, 2018

Congratulations for being here. Simply by landing on this page, you’ve demonstrated you’re paying attention to a crucial part of a workout routine that far...

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6 Exercises to Help You Rock Your Summer Clothes

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; May 31, 2017

Summer is the perfect time to show off your rockin' body. Target specific areas you show off when the weather gets warm with these six...

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4 of the Best Butt Exercises That Don’t Require Weights

By Grant Stoddard and Jordan Burchette; July 31, 2024

Why focus on butt exercises? Well, 2016 was dubbed by many as the year of the butt. But so was 2015. And 2014… 2013… So...

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6 Quiet Exercises You Can Do in Your Apartment

By Sheryl Kraft; April 19, 2024

It’s happening again. You may have a napping infant nearby, a sensitive downstairs neighbor, or bad weather keeping you indoors. Want to work out but need...

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Muscle Fatigue, Key to Building Strength and Lifting Weights

By Adam Bible; June 2, 2017

To reach muscle fatigue during weight lifting, cycle your workouts from lifting heavy periodically to lifting lighter with higher reps.

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7 Easy Ways to Loosen Tight Hamstrings

By Rachael Schultz and BODi; October 18, 2022

It's not just the type of physical activity you do that determines how tight or how loose your hamstrings will be.

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Smart Moves for Neck Pain Relief

By Janet Lee; August 7, 2024

Have a sore or stiff neck and need to soothe your aches? Join the club. Poor posture, arthritis, bad workout form, and stress can all...

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14 Exercises for Lower Back Pain

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; August 22, 2024

Sidelined by lower back pain? Take the pain away and the pressure off with this three-level approach.

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5 of the Best Exercises for Back Pain

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; February 7, 2024

Don’t take your pain sitting down. Follow this three-step plan to help relieve your aches and build a rock-solid core.

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9 Yoga Poses to Help Relieve Hip and Lower Back Pain

By Sarah Stevenson; March 2, 2023

Tight hips can be debilitating. When things aren’t working right down there, even sitting or walking can cause hip pain and possibly lower-back pain as...