Extra back strength always helps your performance. Whether you're an office worker or an elite athlete, a muscular back can stabilize your spine, improve your posture and fill out oversized shirts.

Experts share the exact muscles you should work and exercises you should do to reduce (and prevent) common back pain and ...

Understanding the functions of all the muscles in the back is complex, but training them does not have to be. The muscles of the back help us do everything from standing up straight and opening doors ...

If you want to lose back fat, there's something you should know: There's no such thing as spot reduction. While it's definitely possible to lose back fat, a better goal is to strengthen your back or ...

No gym? No problem. Bodyweight exercises are an excellent way to train your back muscles when your access to weights is limited or you’re looking for a way to change up your workouts. Using your body ...

Here are the five best and worst exercises for back pain. Capitalize on the benefits of back exercises while avoiding exacerbating any existing issues. If you want to build a big, superhero back, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...