TO FORGE A balanced physique, training your back muscles will be absolutely essential. One of the most consequential of your back muscles will be your lats—and there are plenty of lat-focused ...

A stronger back is the foundation of better posture, improved athletic performance, and reduced injury risk.These five expert ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

View post: Recovery Mistake Active Men Over 40 Should Avoid In a recent video, Jeff Cavaliere, CSCS, of Athlean-X shares two of the most effective, underrated, and “misunderstood” dumbbell lat ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

I first stumbled on the single-arm lat pulldown back in college, when building a bigger back was borderline obsession. I was chasing size, symmetry, and that wide V-taper look, but standard rows and ...

A CSCS trainer shares 5 home exercises that strengthen the upper back and improve posture after 55. Just a band and dumbbells ...

It goes beyond chest day.

Knowing what back exercises to do at the gym is crucial for carving a durable frame that will carry you well as you age. Similar to leg training, the back muscles are some of the most important to ...

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 ...