Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Back pain, whether in the upper, middle, or lower back, affects millions of people ...

Twists can promote a healthy range of motion, which may be compromised, due to a sedentary lifestyle, injury, degenerative ...

“Lat pulldowns are one of the best exercises for strengthening your posterior chain muscles that help keep your torso upright ...

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 ...

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

WHEN YOU DO a heavyweight bench press—arguably the premier upper body-building exercise for lifters of all stripes—there are two muscles working in tandem to power the bar up to the top of each rep: ...

Master five standing moves to build strength, balance, and stability after 60. Improve posture and move with confidence.

Why the batwing exercise can shore up your posterior chain by strengthening your upper back, shoulders, and triceps. When you hear someone mention “batwings” in the gym, you might assume they’re ...

October is National Physical Therapy Month, when the American Physical Therapy Association recognizes tens of thousands of ...

Sure, a bench press can target your chest and a lat pulldown will fire up your back, but to hit both spots at once, the dumbbell pullover may be just your ticket. A weighted exercise that challenges ...

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

Dr. Keith Brenner at Columbia Presbyterian looked directly at me instead of his computer and said: "You are too healthy to be this sick." After 14 months of being told I had bronchitis, mono, ...