Today we're exploring an exercise that's often misunderstood but incredibly powerful: the weighted back extension. I'll break down what it does, who it's for, and how you can truly master it to build ...

Back extensions, hyperextensions, Roman chair extensions — whatever you want to call them, this back exercise is brilliant at strengthening the muscles along the back of your body, known as the ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

1. Stand in a doorway. Cross one leg over the other leg. 2. Reach toward the side with the leg that’s in front. 3. Push onto ...

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, ...

Functional training mimics the movements you need for daily tasks. Here’s how to get started. Functional training mimics the movements you need for daily tasks. Here’s how to get started. Credit ...

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If your lifting routine has gone stale and you’re looking for a way to shake it up, let me introduce you to the pyramid set. While you typically increase volume, weight, or reps to make a session more ...