What are the first exercises you think about when you hear the words core training? Crunches and sit-ups probably come to mind. While you can certainly do those exercises to train your core, there’s ...

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day.

The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles including the posterior deltoids and biceps, and the core. Here are some of the ...

Often, the way we work out, it’s almost as if it could have an invisible meridian dividing the upper and lower halves (you know: arm day! leg day!). But central, quite literally, to everything is the ...

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 ...

Your core muscles are responsible for a range of important functions, like protecting your internal organs and stabilizing your entire body, so keeping them conditioned is a must. There are plenty of ...

A good core workout can help you build a strong, stable midsection and prevent injury. Basic moves like hollow holds and bicycle crunches can help use all your core muscles correctly. Exercises like ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sit-ups are one of the most basic forms of core ...

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 ...

Core workouts for runners are more than just a once in a while workout program; it’s movements that can improve running performance and also reduce the risk of injuries. Core workouts help stabilize ...