True to movie marketing, the sequence has been billed as Cruise’s biggest, most thrilling stunt ever — but it looks awfully ...

Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed on posture or pulled muscles—but the real cause may be deeper. Experts point to a deep ...

A first-of-its-kind experiment shows a three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients.

When Jim Foster, a retired basketball coach, injured his back at age 72, he faced debilitating pain that made daily ...

Ready to tackle a body area often overshadowed by the front: the back! Sure, we all want defined arms and abs, but what about ...

What to do about it: Bolster the strength of your upper back muscles with exercises like bent over row (see photo above). You can also do the cable row, Marty says, if you have access to a machine ...

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln engineering team is another step closer to developing soft robotics and wearable systems ...

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 ...

the broadest muscle in your back), Williams says. You’ll also fire up your rhomboids (upper back muscles that attach to your shoulder blades) and trapezius (traps, another upper back muscle that ...

Discover why backwards walking is the hottest fitness trend. Better balance, stronger muscles, and brain benefits await.

“Tight hips, often a consequence of prolonged sitting, contribute significantly to back pain. The hip flexors, a group of muscles connecting the hip joint to the spine, can become chronically ...

One common cause of a curved back is poor posture. This type, called postural kyphosis, usually develops over time due to muscle imbalances, particularly in younger people who spend hours ...