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 ...

Mastering pull-ups is one of the most effective ways to build real-world strength, improve posture, and sculpt a powerful back using just your bodyweight.

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of 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 ...

You can strengthen your back with exercises, including bent-over rows, pullups, back extensions, and more. These different exercises target and strengthen different muscles in the back. If you’ve ever ...

Back pain, whether in the upper, middle, or lower back, affects millions of people around the world. It can occur for many reasons—from prolonged time in front of a screen, an injury, osteoarthritis, ...

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 ...