How to do the perfect side plank, and how to make it easier (and harder). Planks are hard. Even just 30 seconds in plank position can feel like an eternity. But as challenging as planks are, side ...

Side plants target the obliques, protect your spine, and strengthen your core, along with other benefits. To get the full effect, make sure you use the proper form. You can also try variations. The ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

The good news is that you don’t have to run to build cardio fitness. If pounding pavements isn’t your thing, this ...

A sleek six-pack looks great in a two-piece, but the benefits of a strong core extend way beyond your annual beach trip. Your core is composed of some of the most important muscle groups in the body: ...

No dumbbells? That's OK! You don't need them if you choose effective bodyweight moves like these. The 10 exercises below will target your upper body including your biceps, triceps, forearms, shoulders ...

IDK about you, but the only time I really, truly pay attention to my posture is when I'm working out (or when someone tells me to stop slouching). So you can imagine how garbage mine is the rest of ...

For a core- and glute-specific workout, you'll love this eight-move workout from ISSA-certified personal trainer and Under Armour trainer Sydney Torabi. It's quick (done in 20 minutes!), but intense!

When it comes to ab workouts, there’s a nine out of 10 chance they will involve some sort of a plank. The move is a staple for good reason: They’re challenging and certainly bring the burn to your ...