Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

Back pain has become so common today that most people assume it is a normal part of everyday life, especially if they work long hours, sit a lot, or train regularly at the gym. But ignoring it or ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of ...

Back fat tends to show up quietly after 50, settling around the upper or lower back, no matter how consistent your walks, ab routines, or diet seem to be. This area responds best to muscular tension ...

According to experts, it takes just four core workouts to absolutely rip your top half to shreds, so you can get stronger.