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Sit-ups may be one of the oldest exercises in the book, but they’re also one of the most hated (alongside Bulgarian split squats). While they may target your external and internal abdominal muscles, ...

If you can get past its misleading and off-putting name, the ‘stomach vacuum’ exercise can be a welcome addition to your training routine for its ability to target the deep muscles in the core. Unlike ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

You’re probably familiar with the abs muscles—the ones you see poppin' on celebs like J.Lo or Halle Berry, but there’s way more to core strength than those visible six-pack muscles. Behind the scenes, ...

A strong core means stability, fewer injuries, and better posture and balance during exercise. While you might be familiar with the abdominal exercises that engage the outer abdominal muscles — think ...

You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...

A strong core helps with posture, balance and stability, and can prevent and reduce back pain. To effectively strengthen your core you need to work the low back, glutes, pelvic floor and the ...

You don’t need to crank out endless situps or planks to train your core. In fact, some of the best core exercises don’t look like traditional abs movements at all. Think weighted carries and ...

Case in point: You rely on your core muscles to carry you through the miles. And research shows that core strength training can improve the force you put into your steps, your overall energy transfer, ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...