Strengthening your back helps align your spine and reduce slouching. Try these eight exercises for a stronger back.

Machines promise safety and simplicity, yet they quietly steal strength after 50. Fixed paths remove balance demands, reduce ...

If you’re aiming for more back strength, stop walking by the cable machine at the gym. You’re missing out on an effective back workout when you do. Yes, there are tons of exercises out there for back ...

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...

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 ...

18 percent of reported sick leave relates to musculoskeletal ailments, in particular back-related disorders. The GyroTrainer is an intelligent training device that resembles a balance board. It uses ...

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, ...

Skip the machines. Build muscle after 60 with squats, overhead presses, lunges, and dumbbell rows, plus form tips.

Back fat tends to show up quietly after 50, settling around the upper or lower back, no matter how consistent your walks, ab routines, or diet seem to be. This area responds best to muscular tension ...

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 ...

But beware! Not all machines are created equal, and some might be holding back your progress without you even realizing it. Did you know that choosing the right machines can make a huge difference in ...