lats

A braced and neutral spine is useful in the gym, but the real world demands that you can bend, twist, and rotate safely and with power.

A discussion of preferred methods for training the core for performance both on the field of play and in the weight room.

Programs to increase your pull ups are everywhere, but what do you do if you can't do one yet?

A safe way to practice heavy overhead lifts to perfect your technique and gain confidence.

Create the tension you need in your back for a tremendous effect on your pulling power.

Use these six exercises to build a bulletproof upper back.

This article covers three common flaws I see in lifting approach, set up, and deadlift technique. These errors are holding back your progress and keeping plates off the bar.

Here's how we get a new athlete to approach the bar and simply set his or her back correctly without much thought.

Gym lore says that the wide grip is the best for the lat pulldown, but what does science say? Researchers put three different grip widths to the test.

This video will examine how developing your lats is an effective way of improving your bench press, along with some cues and tips on how to do so.

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the seven most popular articles of the week. This week: martial arts for children, fitness questions, the kettlebell snatch, and more!

Some readers recently asked how to further develop their "wings," so we're going to take a closer look at our lats and exactly how to build and strengthen them.

The back is a large muscle group that can't be neglected. For athletes, including powerlifters, doing the proper assistance work is vital. Here's how I keep my routine interesting and productive.