Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

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 ...

Don't let marketing fool you—there's no quick fix to lower body fat percentage and reveal a six-pack. If you want a strong core, you'll need to incorporate a mix of ab workouts, and cardio workouts ...

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 ...

Standing exercises to build strength after 50, from Jarrod Nobbe, MA, CSCS, with 5 practical moves you can use now.

Back pain has become so common today that most people assume it is a normal part of everyday life, especially if they work long hours, sit a lot, or train regularly at the gym. But ignoring it or ...

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 ...

There are countless benefits of lifting weights, from building better bone and muscle strength to improving cardiovascular health. But a common downside to training is muscle aches and pains. And ...