For fitness purposes we can roughly divide the body into three sections: the lower body (legs), the core (abs), and upper body (everything from the chest up including arms, shoulders, and back—but not ...

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. The upper back is an ...

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When strong, toned arms are a goal, people tend to focus on the biceps. But the triceps are actually the largest muscle in the arm, making them an essential area to target when it comes to ...

Shoulder stiffness has become one of the most common complaints in modern life. But fitness experts say a surprisingly simple movement may help loosen tight muscles and restore mobility in just ...

Improve your upper body workout with 10 overlooked exercises that build more strength, size, and balanced muscle.

Just about everyone could benefit from adding more upper back stretches to their routine. While upper back pain isn't as common as lower back pain, factors like stress, poor posture, and muscle strain ...

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 ...

When it comes to toning the upper body, the biceps and triceps may get all the love, but chest exercises shouldn’t be overlooked. Chest workouts offer a variety of benefits from building strength to ...

A 35-year fitness expert shares a 10-minute bodyweight morning routine to smooth back rolls after 55—no gym required.

If you’ve been curling the same weights for months, it’s time to step up (and switch up!) your lifting game. First of all, there’s so much more you can do with a set of dumbbells. And if you want to ...

Upper back mobility and shoulder mobility are key components of a great golf swing. Improving your mobility in these areas also has the added benefit of preventing over-rotation in your lower back ...