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, ...

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. It’s easy to almost ...

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 ...

A trainer explains how a single exercise on this overlooked machine can strengthen and protect your back. The Roman hyperextension chair is often overlooked but effective for strengthening the lower ...

Gyms are full of fancy contraptions these days – reformers, VR games, stair machines – but don’t forget about the rowing machine in the corner (or let the Hyroxers hog it). By some calculations, ...