You probably know that strengthening your core is important, but do you know how to activate your core properly? Find out.

You don’t need to crank out endless situps or planks to train your core. In fact, some of the best core exercises don’t look like traditional abs movements at all. Think weighted carries and ...

An expert trainer recommends these five dumbbell exercises for a comprehensive full-body strengthening workout Taking up ...

In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.

Body-weight exercises include push-ups, squats, planks, and walking lunges. They are helpful for building functional strength ...

One Pilates move works deep abs without crunches or sweat. Learn why The Hundred is the go-to for trainers aiming for real ...

You’ve probably done thousands of crunches hoping to build a strong core, but this outdated exercise is actually one of the least effective ways to develop the deep abdominal strength that supports ...

Begin standing tall, feet together, dumbbell in each hand. Shift your weight to your left foot and slightly bend that knee.

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

A recent umbrella review found that doing at least 10 sets per week per muscle group produces significantly greater hypertrophy than doing fewer sets. Other studies indicate that increasing volume to ...

Achieving a flat stomach involves more than just endless crunches—it requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both muscle development and fat reduction. The abdominal region consists of ...