You might love leg day (we do, too!), but you’re selling yourself short of the major health benefits associated with training your upper body if you’re constantly opting for hip thrusts and squats.

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

Having a strong core is about more than just flaunting a six-pack. This area—which includes your abs, lower back, obliques, and pelvis—is crucial for maintaining good posture, preventing back pain, ...

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Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...

If you're looking to lose weight, bodyweight exercises are an excellent option. You don’t need equipment—just your body! These workouts help you burn calories, build muscle, and target fat loss.