Arm haulers also engage the core, which helps stabilise the torso and prevent excessive arching through the lower back. ‘If ...

Back exercises aren’t just for bodybuilders or powerlifters—they’re a must for anyone who wants to improve their overall strength, stability, and posture. Back extensions are versatile enough to be ...

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, ...

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 ...

For lower back and glute strength, master the art of hip hyperextensions—here’s how. Undrey/Getty Images Hip hyperextension exercises are an important, if often tricky, workout move that involve ...

Most of you know that training your upper body provides endless benefits, from improving your posture to increasing your metabolism. You might think of individually working your arms, shoulders, chest ...

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Several studies describe that in addition to the thoracic and lumbar muscles, the Latissimus dorsi (LD) and hip extensors contribute during trunk extension performance. [28,30–33] These findings ...

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 ...