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. The upper back is an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our posterior supports all our essential movements, and keeps our posture in check, which is important for injury prevention, ...

A 35-year fitness expert shares a 10-minute bodyweight morning routine to smooth back rolls after 55—no gym required.

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!

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

Tired of slouching and shoulder tension? These 4 upper back exercises are perfect for strengthening your posture and can all be done at home with minimal equipment! Start adding upper back exercises ...

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

When strong, toned arms are a goal, people tend to focus on the biceps. But the triceps are actually the largest muscle in the arm, making them an essential area to target when it comes to ...

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 ...

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...