There are more than 600 muscles in the human body. Muscles are attached to the bone by tendons and work in pairs to allow for smooth movement. To move a joint, one muscle contracts while the other ...

Three key movements to help build muscle: Pulling exercises such as bent-over rows, chin-ups and lat pulldowns engage several ...

Building and maintaining muscle strength is one of the most important factors to living a long and healthy life, according to ...

The Berkeley resident’s new book “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters” (Algonquin Books, $29), which hit bookstores April 22, shares stories, ideas and the science behind ...

Learn to identify the key symptoms of a groin strain, from sharp inner thigh pain to mobility limitations, and discover ...

Dumbbell shrugs are an effective exercise to target the upper part of the trapezius muscles. To do this exercise, stand with ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MDThe lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in your lower back numbered L1 to L5 ...

The trapezius muscles, which are located in the upper back and neck, are extremely important for shoulder movement and ...

There are more than 600 muscles in the human body. Muscles are attached to the bone by tendons and work in pairs to allow for smooth movement. To move a joint, one muscle contracts while the other ...

The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters” (Algonquin Books, $29) which hit bookstores April 22, shares the stories, science ...