Trainer tip: If you’re new to the side plank, keep your knees bent and lower knee on the floor. Progress to the full position once you can hold for 30 seconds without strain. Lie on your back with ...

Williams also says she finds it easier to progress her core exercises when using weights. When a move starts to feel easy, she simply increases the load. Plus, standing core workouts are more ...

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have ...

Target your lower half with this balancing act. Unilateral (or single-side) exercises strengthen your core, glutes, thighs, ...

You’ve probably done thousands of crunches hoping to build a strong core, but this outdated exercise is actually one of the least effective ways to develop the deep abdominal strength that supports ...

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

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

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

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The path to core strength is as varied as the number of exercises that build your core system. There are hundreds of exercises from which to select when working to build the core, but this type of ...