“A deadlift is one of the most functional exercises you can perform at the gym and is extremely efficient in using a large number of muscle groups,” says Lauren Loberg, PT, DPT, sports physical ...

You're bringing sexy back . . . muscles that is. The back is a very large and complex muscle group, so building it up takes time, and intentional work. One of the moves that hits many of the major ...

Proper form is required for the bent over row exercise. It works several muscles in your back and your shoulders and also contributes to better posture, trunk stability, and hip stability. Most people ...

LOADING AND PULLING tons of weight creates major strength and muscle (and for many lifters, just as much fun)—which is a big reason the barbell deadlift is widely regarded as strength training’s gold ...

When you want to bulk up your back muscles, the one exercise that needs to be on your list is the bent-over barbell row. This exercise, which is a favorite of powerlifters, will also hit your major ...

You might say that combination exercises are ideal for anyone who doesn't like to work out. Why? Because they target several large muscles groups at once. And that means you can accomplish an intense ...

Want to stave off back and shoulder pain, fill out your T-shirts (and jeans) better, and build rock-hard abs, too? Then you need to train your back muscles and your glutes. And you could do that with ...

If I had to pick a favorite move, the bent over row would be on my short list. As a weight training exercise, bent over rows target and tone several back and arm muscles, plus your core. Of course, ...

Bicep curls are fine for arms, and deadlifts work your posterior chain, but to fill out your t-shirt you’ll need to put your back into it. Bent-over rows are one of the top gym moves that should be ...

Of course, your lower body can probably handle more weight than your upper body. So using the same weight for all of these exercises may take a little figuring out. But if you’re willing to increase ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It wasn’t until I went through a divorce in my late 40s that I started to reconsider my fitness journey.