The path to a stronger core and toned body doesn’t always require gym equipment or floor exercises. Standing workouts offer a practical and effective approach to fitness that can be performed anywhere ...

Ab exercises tend to conjure up images of endless sit-ups, leg lifts on a mat and planks. While these movements have their place, standing ab exercises work your core muscles more closely to how they ...

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

If you’re looking to build a strong and stable midsection, I’ve got good news — you don’t need to spend hours in the gym lifting weights to get results. In fact, you can work on your abs from home, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — when it comes to building a ...

When most people think of core workouts, the first thing that comes to mind is the traditional sit-up or crunch. While these are good exercises, they are not necessarily the best or most functional ...

When people think about core exercises, they usually imagine exercises that begin in the supine position, or lying on your back. There are some very effective core moves that begin in this position, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Lie on the mat with your arms extended straight up.