Back Exercises: Strengthen Your Spine and Correct Posture

Strengthening the spine and rhomboids is essential for correcting slouching and alleviating chronic back pain. Compare the effectiveness of pull-ups versus lat pulldowns and explore targeted routines for scoliosis or pinched nerves.

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How to Reduce Fat From the Lower Back

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Judy Bruen

Love handles, muffin top: whatever you call lower back fat, chances are good you want to get rid of it. Spot reduction doesn’t work and may slow down your results, so don't put the spotlight on your back. Rather, take a three-pronged approach, focusing on diet, cardio and strength training to drop pounds and tone up.