As a kid, I can vividly remember my parents patiently explaining why "sitting up straight" was important for both physical health and social perception. But I also remember wondering why either of ...

Scapular protraction is a vital shoulder movement in exercises like push-ups and bench presses. It helps prevent shoulder injuries and is necessary for everyday activities like reaching and pushing ...

A well-designed upper body workout can transform your fitness routine, particularly when incorporating dumbbells for targeted muscle development. This comprehensive 18-minute session focuses on ...

Are you looking to increase back, shoulder, and arm strength but not ready for a vertical pullup? Consider the “down under” version, otherwise known as the Australian pullup, or inverted row. Pullups ...

Here are a few fitness terms you might hear at a gym, in a fitness video, or from a physiotherapist: protraction, retraction, elevation, and depression. Add to this the upward rotation, and a downward ...

Every lifter with a few pounds on his frame has at one time or another had to deal with a cranky shoulder. It's almost like a rite of passage—spend your formative years blasting your chest and ...