Consistent strength training helps you to look better and feel better with benefits that go beyond just building strength and muscle. Find the keys to unlocking improved physical fitness and mental health.
February 08, 2022
•5 min read
We all know that if you want resultsâwhether it's better fitness, eating healthier, or simply starting a new workout, you should work hard to change the habits you've spent a lifetime forming.
February 07, 2022
•4 min read
True Muscle is the hybrid fitness program you've been waiting for. It delivers muscle, but also strength, conditioning, and overall badass athleticism.
February 07, 2022
•2 min read
The chest might have its own weekly holiday and the arms have an emoji dedicated to them, but what separates the true champions of lifting from everyone else is back development.
September 10, 2021
•3 min read
The deadlift is one of the most important lifts to get right. Make sure you're setting yourself up to build strength and muscle, not get injured.
September 08, 2021
•9 min read
Your back is just as important as the front of your body when it comes to aesthetics, strength, power, and performance. Learn how the muscles move and the best exercises to build strength and size.
August 10, 2021
•3 min read
Think it's as simple as "row, then grow?" You might be leaving serious gains unrealized. Here's how to fix your back day and start adding width, size, and strength!
May 19, 2021
•5 min read
Put two crazy-strong guys in a gym, surround them with iron and cable stacks, and shit's gonna happen. Especially when those two guys are Jesse Norris and KC Mitchell, and it's back day. Do their workout, steal their tips, and get mile wide!
May 14, 2021
•2 min read
Lower back pain doesn't have to be a life sentence. These are the best exercises for lower back pain, and the best training techniques to keep from making things worse.
May 05, 2021
•4 min read
Don't believe that you have to baby yourself because you have a history of back or knee pain. This joint-friendly workout will deliver pain-free muscle and strength gains!
May 05, 2021
•2 min read
These are the top 10 back exercises to include in your back workouts to build muscle and strength, plus 3 workouts to put them into action.
March 22, 2021
Tired of body-split training? Hit it all and build strength and intensity training upper chest, shoulders, biceps, and triceps with this IFBB pro bikini queen!
March 18, 2021
•5 min read
If you're looking for a way to burn out your lats and increase your wingspan, then take this finisher with you to your next back workout.
March 01, 2021
•4 min read
The exercise options for back training are pretty much endless, but are you doing enough of them? Try these two workouts weekly to up your posterior-chain game!
March 06, 2020
•3 min read
Add thickness and mass to your back with this beast-tested, pro-approved back blast from Primeval Labs-sponsored athlete Regan Grimes.
February 06, 2020
•3 min read
Want to get stronger? Build more muscle? Bulletproof your body? Carve out a six-pack that you can iron your finest suits on? Read on for all the knowledge and tools you need to make your ab dreams a reality.
August 13, 2019
•9 min read
Bad back got you blue? Team Bodybuilding.com athlete Brian DeCosta has the workout Rx for an impressive wingspan that functions even better than it looks!
August 06, 2019
•4 min read
If you want a body that moves better, performs better, and gets stronger faster, with less potential for injury, it's time to give your posterior chain the attention it deserves.
April 23, 2019
•5 min read
Invisible lat syndrome is a sad but true phenomenon. Follow these strength coaches' prescription for growth, and you'll feel the difference immediately.
January 17, 2019
•6 min read
Back day can be a bear, but by putting together superset combos that prime your body for the big compound lifts to follow, you can make bullish progress.
October 19, 2018
•3 min read
If you wake up the morning after a workout with back pain, you may well be on the road to back-injury hell. These simple exercise-form adjustments are your off-ramp.
September 26, 2018
•2 min read
These back exercises and workout programs will help you build a thicker, wider, and more detailed back while building a strong foundation for future growth.
July 20, 2018
•11 min read
The bent-over row was the number-one way to break powerlifting records until it fell out of fashion. Now, it's time to bring it back to its rightful place alongside squats, deadlifts, and benches.
April 17, 2018
•4 min read
Chest and arms are great, but the hallmark of hugeness is lats wide enough to blot the sun. Unlock tremendous growth with this one simple move.
March 22, 2018
•2 min read
If you're like the millions of people who spend 8 hours a day sitting on your ass, the muscles in your lower backâand in your core, hips, and buttâtake a quiet but serious beating.
March 07, 2018
•4 min read
Deadlifts have been called the single best bodybuilding exercise and crowned as the "King of Mass Builders." It takes a lot of muscle to do them, but they're not something you want to just muscle through.
February 15, 2018
•3 min read
Sometimes knowing what not to do is the most important lesson. If you want to build huge lats and traps that turn heads, avoid these four misguided back attack strategies.
February 08, 2018
•3 min read
Strengthen your abdominal and core muscles at home or anywhere with these 10 essential bodyweight exercises for a powerful core and six pack.
November 28, 2017
•5 min read
Whether you're stepping onstage, chasing bigger numbers, or rounding out your physique, if you want a big back, you'd better know the rules for building one.
November 06, 2017
•2 min read
Whether your goals are athletic or aesthetic, squatting big weight is a common goal. Unfortunately, squat-related injuries are also common. Learn which two exercises can significantly improve your squat and decrease your risk of injury.
October 13, 2017
•3 min read
With Olympia glory in his sights, classic physique competitor Sadik Hadzovic shares his secrets for building a dominating back ready to bring home the gold.
September 06, 2017
•4 min read
Fast-talking, hard-working Sage Northcutt makes this workout look easy. But when you try this routine yourself, you'll wonder what this young cage fighter is smiling about.
August 28, 2017
•2 min read
Posture problems can lead to a host of serious health issues, not to mention nagging neck and back pain. These five yoga poses can go a long way toward addressing the issue.
August 21, 2017
•3 min read
If you struggle with some of your lifts, a weak core may be at the "core" of the problem. Learning how to target and strengthen your core's muscle fibers will benefit you both in and out of the gym!
August 01, 2017
Using slow negatives and unique body positioning is the secret to building a show-stopping physique. Just ask rising fitness star Julian "The Quad Guy" Smith.
July 27, 2017
A Herculean upper body is a job requirement for Tennessee Titan linebacker Brian Orakpo. But Brian doesn't spend all his time "clangin' and bangin'" at the gym. Check out his surprising outdoor upper-body routine.
July 18, 2017
Improving your bench press takes more than just adding weight to the bar. Pro powerlifter Mark Bell offers valuable pointers on making your bench bigger and better than ever.
July 06, 2017
•5 min read
If lower-back pain is part of your life, you can take comfort that you're in the majority. But what kind of comfort is that? Take control of your body and make room in your workout for these three crucial moves from a coach who's been there!
June 26, 2017
Take your back training to the next level with these lifter-tested, coach-approved variations. Get bigger, stronger, and wider, and never look back!
June 19, 2017
•6 min read
It's time to update the lifting textbook! These variations of chest presses, pull-ups, dips, rows, and pull-overs are stronger, safer, and harder to screw up than the originals. Prepare to have your mind blown!
May 15, 2017
Lat pull-down exercises are a powerful tool in building a strong back with that V-taper definition. Try these 5 lat pull-down variations in your next workout.
May 15, 2017
•3 min read
Your glutes, core, and lower back called. They're tired of getting the short end of the stick! Give them 5 minutes of love each day with this routine, and you'll never regret it.
January 19, 2017
•6 min read