Standing exercises to build upper body strength after 50, guided by a certified trainer, to improve posture and muscle tone.

Do you frequently feel aching, soreness or pain in the upper back? Pain in this area can be a result of tightness, both in the larger muscles, like the latissimus dorsi and trapezius, and also in the ...

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

This no-equipment movement is helping people rebuild upper-back strength, improve posture, and feel stronger at home—fast.

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

What Is the Trapezius Muscle? Trapezius muscles are large, paired, triangular muscles in the back of your neck and upper back. They extend down your back, but they’re mostly involved in the movements ...

Break free from the limitations of gym machines and use free weights to ignite muscle protein synthesis, enhance coordination ...

We live in a muscle-obsessed culture. If you train smart and hard, you don't need to spend every day in the gym, though. Build your upper body with chest presses, rows, lateral raises, bicep curls, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

No gym? No problem. Bodyweight exercises are an excellent way to train your back muscles when your access to weights is limited or you’re looking for a way to change up your workouts. Using your body ...

Upper body pain can hit without warning—but not all pain is the same. Some cases are simple muscle strain, while others could indicate a heart attack. Understanding the difference could save your life ...

Rhomboid muscle pain occurs between the shoulder blades and spine. It may feel like tenderness around the shoulder blade. Risk factors for rhomboid muscle pain include injury and general overuse. The ...