Three pulling exercises give your home routine some balance. You need a long resistance band, secure footing, and enough ...

Why: “This is a nice way to add lower back action to your back workout,” Samuel says. By rowing in a static bent-over position, your lower back muscles will work overtime to hold your torso at a ...

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

These muscles have a variety of different functions and help your body move in different angles and directions. This is why fitness facilities typically feature a number of machines (e.g., the lat ...

The challenge isn’t just pulling the weight – it’s keeping the rest of your body still ...

If you’re serious about building a strong, muscular back, it’s time to rethink your upper-body workouts. Sure, barbell rows and weighted pullups are staples—but if total upper-body mass is the goal, ...

Jay Cutler still trains like he's gunning for Mr. Olympia. Cutler didn't build one of the widest backs in bodybuilding by accident. The four-time Mr. Olympia legend still lifts heavy and sticks to a ...

A group of individuals work out together on indoor rowing machines in a modern gym. ISTOCK A group of individuals work out together on indoor rowing machines in a modern gym. ISTOCK The Row is an ...

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 ...

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, ...