These 5 standing moves strengthen your back, improve posture, and build real-world stability after 45, no machines needed.

Which back machines are best? There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back ...

Fit & Well fitness writer Harry Bullmore performing a bird dog as part of the McGill Big Three core exercises. Millions of people around the world suffer from back pain. Core stability training is one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." And when it comes to choosing one, quality matters. We rolled up our sleeves and got to testing and ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

When it comes to resistance gym machines, the back extension is underrated. Just ask strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent. When I hit him up for which machine he believes is most effective for ...

Unlike many machines at the gym, the cable pulley has stood the test of time. That's because the cable pulley and cable crossover machines are some of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, ...

Back pain can really be troublesome, especially lower back pain. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that low back pain affected 619 million people globally in 2020. It is also estimated that ...

A broad, well-defined back is a cornerstone of any well-rounded physique. But that’s not the only reason to pump up your posterior—it’s also a critical way of improving posture, reducing back pain, ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BACK extension, that time-tested move for building back strength, has been around the block. But here ...