Exercises for the muscles of the back

Back pain: 5 tips for relieving tension

Aside from a corset, there's nothing better for back pain relief than these tips from a physical therapist.

The back muscles and their "support group"

You'll learn the basics of strengthening your latissimus dorsi—as well as the surrounding muscles and joints that serve to stabilize your back.

Back exercises: How to avoid a hunched appearance

The recipe for a wide back is obvious: train your latissimus dorsi. But most of us should also train our rear deltoids.

Lower back exercises to help avoid lumbar pain

Lower back pain has the same effect on a 19 year old guy or a 45 year old man. It is the main reason for a sedentary lifestyle.

Bench press

Learn how to do this exercise correctly

What to do if you suffer from back pain

If you suffer from back pain, your prescription is stretching exercises, weight lifting, machine exercises, serious aerobic exercise, and even running. Put your back to work...

Dumbbell exercises

Dumbbell Row Series to Strengthen Your Back – and More

Effective back exercises

Crunches, side bridges, and bird dog exercises will help you strengthen your core muscles and build endurance in your back muscles while placing minimal stress on your spine.

Fitball exercises for a wide back

Work the stabilizing muscles of your shoulders and upper arms to strengthen your latissimus dorsi

Lower back exercises

Press your lower back into the floor and lift your shoulders off the floor. With your toes pointing down, lower your right foot as low as you can without lifting your back off the floor.