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 ...

If you’re aiming for more back strength, stop walking by the cable machine at the gym. You’re missing out on an effective back workout when you do. Yes, there are tons of exercises out there for back ...

Getting a wide, thick back is a popular fitness goal, especially for men. With the growing variety of machine and exercise ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BUILDING A BALANCED physique is all about the back. The exercises you'll include in your routine to target ...

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, ...

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 ...

Bodyweight back training is never easy. The gold standard movement is the pull-up —which can be devilishly hard to do for even seasoned gym-goers—and there are sparingly few other exercises that hit ...

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 ...

Pullups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back.