Building your backside at the top of your to-do list for 2025? It can be tempting to skip leg day on the journey to build your biceps, back, and chest. But if you want a well-rounded physique it's ...

WHEN IT COMES to training your lower back, it doesn’t get more straightforward than back extensions. This old school classic is a bit more nuanced than you might think, however—and that makes ...

For lower back and glute strength, master the art of hip hyperextensions—here’s how. Undrey/Getty Images Hip hyperextension exercises are an important, if often tricky, workout move that involve ...

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A strong back isn’t just about looks—it’s the key to better alignment, fewer injuries, and smoother movement in everyday life ...

Understanding the functions of all the muscles in the back is complex, but training them does not have to be. The muscles of the back help us do everything from standing up straight and opening doors ...

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