Pullups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back.

Back muscles are essential for posture, movement and injury prevention. A combination of varied pulling exercises will help ...

You may have heard the terms "pull" and "push" thrown around by fitness influencers or trainers. But what exactly does a "pull-day" workout mean? It's exactly what it sounds like: a workout comprised ...

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

Pull-ups are hard. Really hard. I can barely manage one rep, and if I do, it’s usually one of those swingy, messy attempts ...

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. The upper back is an ...

Looking to straighten out those shoulders? Experts share the best back exercises to improve posture and reduce the risk of ...

You push a shopping cart, pull your luggage across uneven sidewalks, push and pull furniture when cleaning, or when that sudden urge to redecorate comes on. So, why not tailor your workout to these ...

Pull yourself upwards while keeping the neck neutral, aiming to bring the upper traps or rear of the shoulders towards the ...

It’s no secret there are tons of killer workouts out thereto help you crush your goals (check out the WH workout database if you don't believe me!). But if you’re craving a total-body workout that ...

In its simplest terms, the pull-up seems pretty basic: hang from a bar, then pull yourself up to it. It’s not complicated, but that sure doesn’t mean that it’s easy. In fact, this bodyweight, no-fancy ...