Core strength plays a role in almost everything we do. Sure, it helps if you are into sports, lifting weights, or chasing after that elusive six-pack. But even if none of that is on your radar, your ...

The First 2 Moves Trainers Teach Clients Who Want a Stronger Core originally appeared on Parade. Most of us have dreamed about having a strong, sculpted core—maybe even six-pack abs?—at one point or ...

It might not be in your regular upper-body movement rotation, but the Z press is one of the best shoulder exercises that also strengthens your core stabilisers and teaches good posture. 'It’s a very ...

The dead bug exercise may have a funny name, but it's a seriously effective move. The slow and controlled core strengthening exercise involves lying on your back and moving your arms and legs in a way ...

In need of some core exercise inspo? Look no further than the ‘dragon flag’ (named after Bruce Lee, the martial arts hero also known as the Dragon), which powerlifter and coach Jeff Nippard recently ...

Let’s be honest: you’ve probably done thousands of sit-ups thinking they’d give you a stronger core. We all have. But here’s the uncomfortable truth—those endless crunches aren’t doing much for you.

It’s no secret that a strong core is important. Sure, aesthetics might be part of the motivation (hello, six-pack), but core strength goes deeper than looks. Research consistently shows that training ...

Anyone who has ever experienced it knows back pain is far from fun—and often debilitating. As Pamela Paley, a NASM exercise specialist and master teacher for Club Pilates says, "Back pain can cause ...