Today we're exploring an exercise that's often misunderstood but incredibly powerful: the weighted back extension. I'll break down what it does, who it's for, and how you can truly master it to build ...

Building your backside at the top of your to-do list for 2025? It can be tempting to skip leg day on the journey to build your biceps, back, and chest. But if you want a well-rounded physique it's ...

Build strength after 55 with goblet squats, rows, bench press, overhead press, and back extensions, with sets and reps.

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While show muscles like abs, pecs, and biceps may hog the spotlight, your back comprises some of the most important muscles in the body for structural support. The best back exercises help stabilize ...

Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness industry, first as a group exercise instructor, then a p ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a ...

WHEN IT COMES to training your lower back, it doesn’t get more straightforward than back extensions. This old school classic is a bit more nuanced than you might think, however—and that makes ...

If you’re looking for an exercise that does it all, it’s hard to find one that beats the deadlift. As a compound movement, it targets multiple muscle groups simultaneously, including the hamstrings, ...