While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...

Walk into any gym and you’ll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it’s easy for even the most seasoned lifters to feel overwhelmed. Between the dozen gym machines that claim to ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BACK extension, that time-tested move for building back strength, has been around the block. But here ...

Which back machines are best? There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back ...

Whether you’re trying to tone up for beach season or simply to improve your core strength, a solid ab workout routine is essential. Although you can do core exercises with little more than a mat, many ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a heck of a lot easier than cranking out some reps with a pair of dumbbells or ...

A trainer shares the key to always nailing quick workouts, so you don't wander aimlessly between the gym machines and the weight room. In practice, bookending means having a clear beginning and end to ...

This core and back resistance band workout is just as effective as using expensive gym equipment. Here's how to strengthen your muscles in 15 minutes. When you don’t have access to gym equipment, you ...

I have room for one or the other in my home 'gym' - either a functional trainer or a standard style home gym type machine. I already have a very nice elliptical (for me) and treadmill (for the wife).