Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

Truth is, rounding your back when you lift something can be completely natural, and learning how (and when) to do so just may unlock your body’s true strength. The technique has actually been used by ...

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

The dead lift is often called the king of exercises, and for good reason. It works nearly every major muscle group in your body — the lower, mid and upper back, your glutes, hamstrings, core, and ...

In addition to deadlifts and chest presses, squats are considered one of the “big three” lifts since they engage multiple muscle groups and joints. But aside from your traditional bodyweight squat, ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...