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The 3 exercises a weightlifting coach uses instead of push-ups to build strong, stable shoulders

You can build a set of strong and stable shoulders using these three exercises rather than push-ups, says a personal trainer, who explains how to do them properly and the benefits. read more

The 8 Best Exercises for Upper Body Strength

For fitness purposes we can roughly divide the body into three sections: the lower body (legs), the core (abs), and upper body (everything from the chest up including arms, shoulders, and back—but not ... read more

Train Your Back And Shoulders With These Pull-Up Power Moves

It's easy to assume pull-ups are all about the arms—but the real engines behind a strong, controlled rep are the back and shoulders. In fact, if you’ve ever tried (and struggled) to get your chin over ... read more

12 shoulder mobility exercises you can do at home

Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ... read more

Ditch the pull-ups – this 6-move dumbbell workout sculpts upper body muscle

Pull-ups may be one of the GOAT upper body exercises but, let’s be real, they’re also solid. Being able to move your entire bodyweight against gravity is no easy feat and if you haven’t managed to ... read more

Strengthen Your Chest Muscles (And Nail Your Pull-Up) With These Exercises

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ... read more

5 desk exercises that melt away back pain fast

The average office worker spends approximately 1,700 hours per year sitting at their desk, creating the perfect storm for developing back pain. Extended periods of sitting place excessive pressure on ... read more

Guarding is why you can’t get rid of that ongoing tension in your body

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ... read more