The latissimus dorsi, to use the muscles' proper name, are the wide, fan-shaped muscles that make up the majority of your mid-back. The lats are especially consequential for several reasons.

However, there are a series of exercises that we can do at home to start, and maintain a healthier posture, prevent pain or ...

Everyone's body will respond differently to exercise. Experts say muscles indeed provide benefits but they are not an indication of overall fitness.

Now when you're up here, focus on squeezing your upper back muscles, the ones in between your shoulder blades. Your feet should be right about shoulder width apart. We're going to do these ...

Hear me out: No pizza is complete without pineapple, and no upper-body day is complete without hitting your back muscles. After all, a well-rounded workout routine includes hitting *every* major ...

The muscles worked by push-ups include the chest, shoulders, back, core, and arm muscles. This classic exercise has held its ground as countless fitness trends have come and gone and is a great ...