Most upper body exercises are similarly adjustable and can be made more or less difficult based on the posture chosen. For my money, performing upper body strength training is particularly challenging ...

There are tons of chin-up variations that are easier or more challenging, depending on what you want, but with a kneeling chin-up, you get both. It’s easier on the shoulders at the bottom position, ...

With each passing year, I find myself gravitating toward exercises that are less risky. Twenty years of living an active life come with some musculoskeletal battle scars even under the best of ...

The best exercises for shoulders can help build strength and muscle, making everyday tasks easier, whether that’s washing your hair, passing food across the table or lifting a heavy shopping bag.

It’s estimated that 2 million people in the U.S. will experience a back injury this year. Many of these injuries are because of postures held for prolonged periods and workplace incidents. Many more ...

The half-kneeling position is even better, because it's almost impossible to swing dumbbells or lean back to hoist a weight. For those often challenged with "cheating" during an upper body exercise, ...

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, and excessive mobility demands stability. Many types of athletes—including climbers, cyclists, weightlifters, and triathletes—should build ...