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 ...

Upper body training has long been associated with bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts. In reality, however, its benefits extend far beyond building impressive arms or a wide chest. The best exercises for ...

Adopting an good upper-body workout doesn’t have to mean endless hours spent toiling in the weight room. “We know from research that it actually makes much more sense to do fewer movements per workout ...

You don’t need a gym to build muscle. These unique bicep and back workouts use minimal or no equipment to help you grow strength and size at home. There are several effective bicep and back workouts ...

Improve your upper body workout with 10 overlooked exercises that build more strength, size, and balanced muscle.

There are countless ways to get your workout done. You can opt to do the entire upper body in a session or split the upper body into pulling and pushing movements over two days. A third option is to ...

A certified strength coach shares 5 chair exercises that build arm strength after 60—no weights or gym needed.

A 40-year fitness trainer shares 5 bed exercises that rebuild back strength after 60 before you even start your day.

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, ...