The move we're prepping you to do is the hanging ab curl. If you've ever seen pictures of it, you're probably thinking there's no way you can do it, but that's where you're wrong. Sure, you may not be ...

SCULPTING A SET of strong, muscular arms is high among the top priorities guys have at the gym. The big arms ideal is often thought to be a purely aesthetic pursuit—and for some trainees, that might ...

As much as you might want a flat stomach with washboard abs, it’s going to be a more difficult journey if you suffer from back pain. Last week, we discussed Level 1 abdominal exercises for beginners ...

Rarely do we think about ab exercises outside of when we’re doing plank exercises or a set of crunches, but your abs are a large and important muscle group that helps us perform many movements ...

If your abdominal muscles are feeling as weak as a kitten, I’ve got just the exercise for you. It’s called the “Cat Curl” and it’s a fun alternative to your plain-vanilla abdominal crunch. You’ll get ...

Uncover the best core gym workouts for beginners and try out this eight-move routine next time you’re in the gym. But why exactly would you want to work on your core and balance? Well, both are ...

I'm a personal trainer who's certified in Pilates, but I first discovered the popular workout while searching for relief for my low-back issues. Pilates focuses the deep abdominal muscles, including ...

Even though we've been bundled up in our fall/winter attire for the past couple of months, our core is still there and definitely needs our attention. Aside from needing to be ready for warmer weather ...

Women who did 55 minutes of yoga three times a week for eight weeks significantly improved their ab strength compared with women who did 55 minutes of other exercises, researchers at the University of ...