The back isn't just the largest muscle group in the upper body; it's also a real calorie-burning machine. The stronger and more active your back is, the more calories you'll burn throughout the day!

We've got fantastic news for you! There's a classic, incredibly effective exercise you can do right in the comfort of your own home to give your upper body a serious workout. Get ready to find out why ...

If you want to work the upper body, but are unsure which exercises to do, a back and bicep themed workout is always a great stand by. These muscles are often targeted within one routine because they ...

Pilates is very much having its moment – topping ClassPass' most popular workout list for the second year running. The low-impact exercise style, usually done on a reformer or mat, is particularly ...

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 ...

Although this exercise looks simple, maintaining all contact points, especially keeping your low back on the wall, can be quite challenging. Contact is more important than how much you move your arms.

After a long day hunched over my laptop, my body sometimes feels like a crumpled up ball of paper ready to be thrown in the trash. Just standing straight again can be a real, um, stretch. But I’ve ...

You may still have nightmares about having to do a certain number of pushups in gym class—or as a penalty for making a mistake during a youth sports practice. These days, no one is demanding you "drop ...

When your shoulders feel stiff, stretching might seem like the obvious answer. But in many cases, stretching is just a temporary fix rather than a real solution — and when it comes to the shoulders, ...