This no-equipment movement is helping people rebuild upper-back strength, improve posture, and feel stronger at home—fast.

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 ...

What it does: The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that builds strength and size in your pectoral (chest) muscles.

For fitness purposes we can roughly divide the body into three sections: the lower body (legs), the core (abs), and upper ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If your goal is building a bigger back to fill out your t-shirt, then the ...

Want firmer arms after 45? Try this 6-minute bodyweight routine from a certified coach.

The upper back is an important enough area to train that many gym rats devote two whole days to it each week—this is what “pull day” really means. With strong lats and other upper back muscles, you ...

Back fat tends to show up quietly after 50, settling around the upper or lower back, no matter how consistent your walks, ab routines, or diet seem to be. This area responds best to muscular tension ...

Maintaining proper form is essential to avoid injuries and get the most out of the single-arm bent-over row. Start by ...

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 ...

Get step-by-step instructions for chair exercises for arms that build strength, improve mobility, and support everyday ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.