You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

Skip the floor work. This 10-minute standing ab workout builds balance, stability, and core strength for adults over 50.

There are many ways to do a plank, from straight-arm, side, and one-legged planks to plank knee taps and jacks. These moves ...

"Your shoulders, chest, and arms have to stabilize you, while your glutes and quads kick in as you bend and push back.” ...

Over 65? These 3 floor tests reveal true core strength, with passing scores and simple form cues to keep your spine safe.

It can be hard to carve out time in your busy schedule for strength training, especially if you’re a newbie and it feels overwhelming to get started—or you don’t even know where to start. That’s why ...

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

This series of exercises focuses on important muscles in the legs and torso we use every day. No equipment (and very little space) necessary. By Jenny Marder A good strength workout should check a lot ...

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 ...

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