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, ...

Lower back pain affects about 80% of us at one point or another, according to the NHS. Thankfully, fewer than 1% of those cases require urgent medical attention. But the pain can still affect your ...

You need to match your upper body pushing exercises (push-ups, etc.) with pulling ones so that you build up a balanced and functional physique. These bodyweight back exercises allow you to do that, ...

Using a rowing machine has many benefits, and this was proven in an NIH study that involved 20 subjects and shared the following results: “After the training, fat mass and total body fat percent ...

When it comes to resistance gym machines, the back extension is underrated. Just ask strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent. When I hit him up for which machine he believes is most effective for ...

Welcome to Retail Therapy by Prevention! In this series, our editors provide thoughtful, honest reviews of what we’ve been testing lately that we want you to know about—because we refuse to keep these ...

If you’ve ever wondered about the specific exercises, sets, reps and weights the best bodybuilders were lifting in their prime, Dorian Yates has you covered. Sharing a nine-move back workout he ...

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. It’s easy to almost ...