Strength Training

The Best Lower Back Exercises & Stretches for a Strong, Pain-Free Back

Over the last few decades, we’ve seen a measurable increase in chronic lower back pain in the U.S. It is estimated that at some point in our lives, 80 percent of Americans will experience back ...

Gluteus Maximus: The Exercises, Stretches & Injuries to Avoid for Your Glutes!

The muscles of the legs, including the gluteus maximus, span across three joints: those of the hips, knees and ankles. The large muscles of the legs have the primary role of supporting the hips and ...

Latissimus Dorsi: Exercises + Stretches for Your “Lats”

The latissimus dorsi muscles — commonly just called "the lats" — are the two biggest, broadest muscles in your back and, overall, one of the largest muscle groups in the whole body. As extensor muscles, ...

Building Strong Quadriceps: Exercises, Stretches + Ways to Avoid Injury

The quadriceps are considered to collectively be one of the most powerful muscles groups in the whole body. The primary role of the "quad" muscles is to bend and straighten (extend) the knees — exactly why ...

The Best Shoulder Workouts for Women

When you learn about the complexity of shoulder anatomy, it's clear the best shoulder workouts for women should be on your radar. Why? The shoulder is considered the most mobile joint in the entire human ...