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 ...

Your back may not be the first area that comes to mind when strength training to tone your muscles. But it quickly becomes top of mind when pain creeps up. Unfortunately, both lower back pain and ...

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

The core plays a key role in our overall physical health and daily movement. Not only is this area of the body responsible for maintaining proper posture, stability and balance, but a strong core also ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

Dumbbell back exercises are a great way to strengthen muscles and prevent injury but also to counteract back pain. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in the US, according to a 2010 study by ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...