LOWER BACK PAIN can be one of the most frustrating physical maladies you'll face, and it's likely that you will, at some point or another, experience the issue. Mayo Clinic statistics hold that around ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

Strong back muscles can help reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve posture. These at-home exercises can help you start ...

I often have clients call attention to the lower abs as a place they would like to tone. I always remind them that strengthening this area is important beyond aesthetics because strong ab muscles ...

There’s no easy way to put it: Lower back pain just plain sucks. Whether it’s dull and achy, sharp and shooting, or tight and stiff, discomfort on your backside is no picnic. But the good news is ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Yoga isn’t the only way to improve your posture—exercises that stretch and strengthen your core, back, chest, and neck can ...

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 ...

The low back is not typically an area that many clients ask me about — until they start experiencing pain in the area. But the truth is: The low-back should be a priority in our fitness routine to ...

What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas (pronounced so-ezz) muscles are two large muscles in your lower back. You have one on either side of your spine. They're the main muscular connection between your ...

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. It’s easy to almost ...