A fitness expert explains how to decompress the spine, which is key for spinal health and proper alignment. All it takes are three easy exercises. I hate to say it, but my back probably spends the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your back may not be the first area that comes to mind when strength training to tone your muscles. But it quickly becomes top of mind when pain creeps up. Unfortunately, both lower back pain and ...

Practically every movement you make involves your back in some way — bending, stretching, walking, sitting. A healthy back is key for maintaining balance and coordination, both during exercise and in ...

Sometimes you forget things: Where the remote is. Where you left your keys. Grandma’s birthday. (Put that one in your calendar already). At the gym, it’s often those pesky back exercises. While dudes ...

Lumbar lordosis is when the back has an excessive curve, which may be situated just above the buttocks. This is often accompanied by lower back pain. A number of factors — from posture to pregnancy — ...

While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...

Exercises, yoga poses, and stretches may help relieve tightness in your lower back by increasing flexibility and strength. You can do these lying down, sitting, standing, or kneeling. A tight lower ...

Certain exercises can help individuals with spinal stenosis improve their strength and maintain mobility. Examples include knee hugs, pelvic tilts, hip bridges, calf stretches, and more. Spinal ...

Here are the five best and worst exercises for back pain. Capitalize on the benefits of back exercises while avoiding exacerbating any existing issues. By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. If you want to ...

On the quest for a sculpted stomach, it can be easy to forget that building a strong core involves so much more than just abs exercises. One often-neglected area? The lower back. But these muscles ...