Pushing motions rely on your shoulder and chest muscles and your biceps, while pulling exercises primarily use your back ...

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 ...

PT Shona Vertue shares the foundation moves that build the strength, control and tension you really need ...

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

Strength training in general has big benefits for women over 50, from preventing muscle loss and strengthening bones to improving brain function. But once you’ve mastered the basics, taking on new ...

Building a strong, wide back isn’t just about cranking out rows and curls. A well-structured pull day should cover all major functions of the lats, traps, rhomboids, rear delts, and biceps—while ...

A focused guide to building a stronger upper body through five effective moves that shape the back and biceps together. Each ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Back-strengthening exercises are crucial for improving posture, building ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BODY IS a complex machine. Your corporeal form houses over 600 muscles, all working together to help ...

Even if you work out your arms regularly, you might be missing this one muscle: the triceps. That's why a trainer says this ...