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 ...

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, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman working out with lower back exercises Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of ...

Just living life can feel like backbreaking work sometimes: shoveling snow, lifting a suitcase, assembling furniture. And data show it’s hurting a lot of us: Lower back pain is the leading cause of ...

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 ...

If a person performs a deadlift incorrectly, they may develop lower back pain. A person can help prevent lower back pain by lifting with correct form. This helps to avoid placing too much strain on ...