Sit on an incline bench with your chest forward, resting on the support. Grab dumbbells with a neutral grip, keeping your chest strong and allowing your arms to hang. Squeeze your back to pull the ...

Most people tend to target the stomach and waistline when it comes to losing fat in the midsection, but back fat is another frustrating part of the body to deal with. This part of fat can still linger ...

Unlike many machines at the gym, the cable pulley has stood the test of time. That's because the cable pulley and cable crossover machines are some of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, ...

Breaking Down the Row A row is a strength exercise in which you pull the resistance toward your torso using your arms and upper back. The resistance might be your bodyweight, a dumbbell, a barbell, or ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The upper back is an ...

For those interested in a stronger back, the row is ideal. Easy to learn, this exercise involves holding onto some form of resistance while pulling the arms from the front of the body toward the back.