TO FORGE A balanced physique, training your back muscles will be absolutely essential. One of the most consequential of your back muscles will be your lats—and there are plenty of lat-focused ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

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

View post: I Needed a Shoe That Could Handle Sprints and Box Jumps. This Under Armour Pair Was the Standout Winner In a recent video, Jeff Cavaliere, CSCS, of Athlean-X shares two of the most ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

A CSCS trainer shares 5 home exercises that target back rolls after 55 with no gym equipment needed.

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, ...

I first stumbled on the single-arm lat pulldown back in college, when building a bigger back was borderline obsession. I was chasing size, symmetry, and that wide V-taper look, but standard rows and ...

Looking to straighten out those shoulders? Experts share the best back exercises to improve posture and reduce the risk of ...

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 ...