Pullups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back.

Dumbbell Row Why: The basic dumbbell row is one of the best exercises for your back, attacking both the lats and rhomboids. And if you do it right, focusing on keeping your hips and shoulders square ...

Squatting is a foundational exercise in any gym routine. But while you probably think of the conventional, gold-standard back squat, the front squat is an underrated variation that deserves to be ...

Rob Solly has been working out with the presenter for 20 years, helping her build strength, stability, and more in full-body ...

The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

There are so many training machines in the gym, but...“I want to start strength training, but which machines should I ...

Neither kettlebells nor dumbbells are universally better; they just have different applications. Learn which are best suited for your needs.

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BUILDING A BALANCED physique is all about the back. The exercises you'll include in your routine to target ...