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 ...

It uses deadlifts, rows and carries to put your pulling power to the test ...

This is a great Pull workout for ALL fitness Level both men and women looking for a great and effective workout. I have included lots on tips in the video and listed the full workout :-) ...

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 ...

Two top trainers make the case for each.

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. A strong back supports better ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Pull-ups are a demanding full-body exercise that ...

FOR TOO MANY guys, back muscles like the lats and traps get short shrift in training. Not on purpose, of course—after all, who doesn’t want a back that turns heads from behind or fills out a t-shirt ...

Knowing what back exercises to do at the gym is crucial for carving a durable frame that will carry you well as you age. Similar to leg training, the back muscles are some of the most important to ...