Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your elbows resting on the floor. Set your upper arms about 45 degrees from your sides.

If you have a balanced, well-structured workout plan, one of the highlights on your strength training calendar will be back day. Whether you take on the task of strengthening your upper body's ...

FOR TOO MANY guys, back muscles like the lats and traps get short shrift in training. Not on purpose, of course—after all, who doesn’t want a back that turns heads from behind or fills out a t-shirt ...

Shift your position on this staple move for an even better workout.

Trying to train two muscle groups in every gym session but not sure how to divide your week? A well-planned workout split can ...

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 ...

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, ...

Build a more impressive physique by focusing on four key muscle groups.