It’s common for this muscle to show signs of weakness, even for active people. It could be contributing to pain in other areas of the body, including your back, or increasing your risk of injury.

Drive your shoulders into the bench, then squeeze your glutes and abs to lift your torso up. Your body should form a straight line from shoulders to knees with your feet flat on the ground. Press the ...

Build muscle after 60 safely with a low-impact exercise that boosts strength, improves posture, and reduces injury risk.