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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Exercises for the Lower Back and Side

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Nicole Hogan-Jenkins

Improving your core strength develops muscle in the trunk of your body, including the lower back and sides. The core is made up of the abs; the obliques, or sides of the waist; and the erector spinae muscles, or lower back.