A few weeks ago I found myself in a bit of a huff and ranting to a colleague, as my deadlift progress had come to a sudden halt and my lower back was in pain. His blunt response: “Your core clearly ...

"Combination lifts like pullups with knee-ups are one of the best ways to get a lot done in a short amount of time," Smitty ...

Try five joint-friendly chair moves that engage your core and help flatten belly overhang after 50—no floor work required.

A 30-day, no-floorwork standing abs plan that boosts fat burn, posture, and core strength—anywhere, no gym required.

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 ...

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 ...

There are so many effective ways to work your core at the gym and at the home. You could grab a kettlebell and do a full-body routine with sneaky abs engagement, do bodyweight abs moves like plank ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain. To perform well ...

You’ve probably done thousands of crunches hoping to build a strong core, but this outdated exercise is actually one of the least effective ways to develop the deep abdominal strength that supports ...