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1 Strengthen Your Back With the Superman!
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2 5 Ways to Get Rid of a Muffin Top
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3 Multitasking Move: Single Leg Dumbbell Row
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4 A Complete Back Workout
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5 Sit Up Straight! 8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen the Shoulders and Back
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6 4 Exercises for a Healthy and Strong Back
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7 Ease Your Way Up: Assisted Pull-Ups
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8 Get on the Ball: Opposite Limb Extensions
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9 Get Lifted: Bent Over Row With Resistance Band
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10 Get on the Ball: Upper Back Lifts
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11 Posture Perfect: Standing Reverse Fly With Exercise Band
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12 3 Reasons to Work Your Back in Time For Summer
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13 Multitasking Move: Opposite Limb Extensions With a Band
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14 Three Moves For a Healthy Back
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15 Strike a Yoga Pose: Locust B
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16 Bringing Sexy Back
When it comes to looking your best on the beach, it's not all about how to build a six-pack or which exercises make your backside look the best in a bikini. In fact, having a healthy and strong back can make you feel your best on the beach in more ways than one. Here are some essential back exercises and why they will help you rock a swimsuit with confidence. Stand tall and slim: Wanna look five Read more
Rounded shoulders and bad posture have the unfortunate effect of making us all look heavier than we really are, especially in the midsection. If you spend hours hunched over a computer, you need to combat the inevitable slouch so you can rock your bikini at the beach or wow your wedding guests as you walk down the aisle. Having good posture can really make you look 10 pounds thinner! So try this Read more
We tend to obsess about toning our abs, but strengthening the back is important for keeping the torso in balance. One of our fave core exercises, the superman works the back extensors, which run on either side of the spine, as well as the glutes. Press play and learn how to take care of your spine while strengthening your back. Read more
There are certain spots where fat likes to hang around. For some, extra padding accumulates in the torso, resulting in that lovely layer of softness above the waistline commonly referred to as the muffin top. Keep reading to find out how to help yours disappear. Source: Thinkstock, go2yas Read more
My Crunch trainer recently introduced me to the assisted pull-up machine, and it might be my new favorite exercise. The machine uses counterbalance weights, which means the higher the weight you set the machine, the easier the exercise becomes. Set the weight to 20 pounds less than your weight, complete three to five reps, and then adjust the weight accordingly. For instance, if you weigh 130 Read more
Make the most of your gym time with moves that work multiple body parts at once, like this tipping row. This exercise works the backside beautifully. And I'm not just talking about your booty. This rowing variation works you from the back of your legs to right between your shoulder blades. This move will also challenge your sense of balance and work your core. Ready to try it? Read more
Sitting at a desk, lifting heavy weights improperly, or neglecting to stretch the shoulders can take a huge toll on posture. Even if you think you're sitting up straight, you may still be slouching your shoulders and upper back. Crunch trainer Tim Rich shows us some key stretches and exercises that you can do to strengthen your back and open up your shoulders. Read more
You may not be able to see it, but that doesn't mean you should neglect it. I'm talking about your back. A strong back is an essential part of a strong core, and it can help you maintain proper posture and prevent pain. Grab a mat and give these three moves a try that will strengthen and increase flexibility in your back. Repeat all three exercises for a total of three rounds. Cat Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Bring Sexy Back With 2 Simple Moves My first holiday party invitation arrived in the mail this weekend. Guess it's time to pull out those little black dresses again! My favorite? A backless number. If your party wear calls attention to your back too, prepare to buff-it-up and get beautiful from behind with these two Read more
Simple Salabhasana can be turned into fancy incarnations of the pose, like Inverted Locust, where you balance on your shoulders and chin, and the Locust Scorpion, when your feet touch your head, but plain ol' Locust pose is a yoga class staple. This pose strengthens the back, booty, and the hamstring, areas of the body weakened by hours hunched over a keyboard. Here's a variation known as Locust Read more
