The Importance of Having a Strong Back
Having a strong body, in general, has numerous benefits. A stronger person is more resistant to injury, typically moves and feels better, can do more physical activity, and they have a greater chance of not developing some chronic diseases (like osteoporosis). There is one specific muscle group though, that is perhaps the most beneficial to strengthen. That muscle group is the Back. In another article we discussed the growing issue of back pain, and how it's prevalence can b