Ask someone in the gym to point to their trapezius muscles, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds nestled ...

Experts share the best trap exercises to look cut, prevent injuries in and out of the gym, and improve your posture.

The seated dumbbell power clean builds serious upper-back and shoulder strength while teaching explosive control – all ...

While show muscles like abs, pecs, and biceps may hog the spotlight, your back comprises some of the most important muscles in the body for structural support. The best back exercises help stabilize ...

Strengthening back muscles is crucial not only for athletes but also for anyone interested in maintaining good posture, reducing the risk of back pain, and improving overall health and wellness.

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler built one of the thickest physiques in bodybuilding history—and when it comes to building bigger traps, he's not about to reinvent the wheel. In a new video, Cutler ...

Dumbbell back exercises are a great way to strengthen muscles and prevent injury but also to counteract back pain. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in the US, according to a 2010 study by ...

Kickoff trainer John Gardner says pull-ups work the lats, traps, rhomboids, and arms. - Jump up, grab bar with overhand grip. - Optional: Use pull-up band. - Hands shoulder-width apart, hang. - Engage ...

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

Strengthening the upper back is important for good posture and overall health. A strong upper back can help reduce the risk ...

It's easy to assume pull-ups are all about the arms—but the real engines behind a strong, controlled rep are the back and shoulders. In fact, if you’ve ever tried (and struggled) to get your chin over ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THERE ARE FEW more direct expressions of strength than the deadlift. The movement is as simple as ...