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 ...

Adopting an good upper-body workout doesn’t have to mean endless hours spent toiling in the weight room. “We know from research that it actually makes much more sense to do fewer movements per workout ...

Experts share the best trap exercises to look cut, prevent injuries in and out of the gym, and improve your posture.

You don’t need a gym to build muscle. These unique bicep and back workouts use minimal or no equipment to help you grow strength and size at home. There are several effective bicep and back workouts ...

There are countless ways to get your workout done. You can opt to do the entire upper body in a session or split the upper body into pulling and pushing movements over two days. A third option is to ...

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

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, ...

A trainer shares a tip for how many times you should work out your upper body per week and why. She also shares a sample ...

A certified strength coach shares 5 exercises for men over 55 to restore lost muscle, rebuild strength, and move confidently every day.