Do you frequently feel aching, soreness or pain in the upper back? Pain in this area can be a result of tightness, both in the larger muscles, like the latissimus dorsi and trapezius, and also in the ...

Chair exercises for upper body strength after 55, created by Tyler Read, BSc, CPT, to rebuild pushing and pulling power.

The next time you hit the gym for back and biceps day, consider adding these three barbell exercises to your upper body routine. Anyone can benefit from the moves below, including barbell beginners, ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

Standing exercises to build upper body strength after 50, guided by a certified trainer, to improve posture and muscle tone.

Arm haulers also engage the core, which helps stabilise the torso and prevent excessive arching through the lower back. ‘If ...

The prone Y-raise is a simple yet effective exercise that can enhance your shoulder stability and posture. By targeting the upper back and shoulder muscles, this movement helps in building strength ...

Your upper back is home to a lot of little muscles that are crucial to shoulder health and mobility but, unless you consciously work to activate them, you might struggle to move within your optimal ...

“Back day” has become a staple of fitness social media, often framed through aesthetics alone.

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

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