One of the easiest ways to use a backpack for strength training is by filling it with weights, books, or other heavy items. This adds extra resistance to exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts.

Exercises using a weighted backpack can help improve body strength and heart health. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says you don’t need special weights but just a backpack you ...

After testing 20-plus gym bags for a full year, we've narrowed down our best picks, whether you're a bodybuilder, yogi, ...