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 ...

Back muscles are among the most important muscles in the body. They are responsible for proper posture, support the spine and participate in almost every movement of the upper body. Strengthening the ...

Think about your back. It's a complex and powerful structure, vital for almost any movement you make, from lifting a grocery bag to sitting upright at your computer. Training it properly isn't just ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

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 ...

Back muscles are essential for posture, movement and injury prevention. A combination of varied pulling exercises will help strengthen them and improve daily function and training performance. Back ...