A few weeks ago I found myself in a bit of a huff and ranting to a colleague, as my deadlift progress had come to a sudden halt and my lower back was in pain. His blunt response: “Your core clearly ...

Core strength is top on the list of things my personal training clients want to work on, but they don’t like the idea of doing crunches to achieve this. The good news is that the core is responsible ...

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts ...

Place your hands lightly on the bed for balance if needed. Lower one leg toward the mattress with control. Stop just before ...

Core strength is more than just achieving sculpted abs—it’s the foundation of movement, balance, and injury prevention. A weak core can lead to poor posture, chronic pain, and decreased athletic ...

If you’re looking to build core strength, we’re here with a little secret: Planks aren’t the only way to get there! In fact, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's why it pays to dedicate focused training time on your core. You can start with these ab exercises ...

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How to do it: Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Clasp your hands together in front of your chest. Extend your arms ...

The problem with classic ab exercises like sit-ups and crunches is that they put your the top portion of your spine (the cervical vertabrae) in flexion. In a world where you spend a good portion of ...