Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exercise Scientist: I'm Begging Guys to Try This Bench Press Trick for Heavier Lifts originally appeared on Men's Fitness. To arch ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of ...

Exercise can help improve flexibility and strengthen muscles to decrease lower back pain. Chair stretches are a safe option for people who have difficulty standing. Yoga can help relieve back pain and ...

A healthy spine has a gentle arch or curve. Arching your back excessively can tighten the muscles and lead to discomfort. However, arching the spine for brief periods should not cause health problems.

To arch your back during a bench press or to keep a neutral spine? That is the question. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel says to go for the arched back. "Arching your back to get a better angle ...