A good, simple exercise to work the muscles in your mid and upper back is the seated row. In a gym, the seated row machine is typically attached to a cable machine with a long bench and handle ...

Most people tend to target the stomach and waistline when it comes to losing fat in the midsection, but back fat is another frustrating part of the body to deal with. This part of fat can still linger ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For some, the gym is intimidating. You fight for equipment, personal trainers try to sell their services, ...

Ever walked into the gym, made a beeline for the rowing machines (maybe all the treadmills were taken?), plonked yourself down and then kind of... not really been sure what to do next? We hear ya! But ...

Walk into any gym and you’ll see people lined up to use the seated row machine, pulling heavy weights toward their chest with what looks like perfect form. But this popular piece of equipment might be ...

Plus, tips for a safe workout that burns calories and builds muscle. Looking for a new at-home workout that’s both efficient and easy on your joints? The best rowing machines offer a full-body ...