These are the moves that will build the upper body strength and size you want.

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. Your shoulders are an ...

It’s easy to fall into the trap of opting for the exercises you see everyone else doing on the gym floor (or worse, social media). But does that mean they’re the best, or right for you? Absolutely not ...

The reasons to develop big, broad shoulders are twofold. On one hand, big shoulders complete an athletic look and may make your waist appear slimmer. On the other hand, every competitive ...

The shoulder joints are workhorses. They allow us to move our arms and perform daily tasks as basic as brushing our hair. They also play a key role in athletic movements like hitting a backswing in ...

Strong, sculpted shoulders do more than just improve your physique—they also support better posture, reduce the risk of injury, and make everyday movements easier. For women, shoulder workouts can ...

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. We’re going to start ...

There is generally an inverse relationship between joint flexibility and joint stability. This physiological reality is most apparent in joints such as the shoulder, where stability is sacrificed for ...

Standing shoulder exercises after 50 from a CSCS, 5 band and bodyweight moves to rebuild muscle with less joint stress.

Strengthen and reduce fracture risk with this routine that combines weight-bearing, resistance, and impact exercises.

Know which exercises require extra precautions due to their inherent risk of injury.