While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...

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. It’s easy to almost ...

There’s no easy way to put it: Lower back pain just plain sucks. Whether it’s dull and achy, sharp and shooting, or tight and stiff, discomfort on your backside is no picnic. But the good news is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BACK extension, that time-tested move for building back strength, has been around the block. But here ...

A trainer explains how a single exercise on this overlooked machine can strengthen and protect your back.

When it comes to resistance gym machines, the back extension is underrated. Just ask strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent. When I hit him up for which machine he believes is most effective for ...

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 back pain, ...

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The back extension is a versatile exercise that can be performed virtually anywhere. It can be used as part of a training program to build strength or a rehabilitation program for injury recovery.

Even though researchers disagree on its effectiveness for lower back pain, they consider transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) safe with a low risk of complications. Learn where to place ...