Standing abs workouts are a great way to strengthen your core without using common exercises like sit-ups, crunches and planks. Adding a kettlebell into the mix only boosts the benefits of these ...

The many variations of the farmer’s walk can be easily added to your workout plan on upper-body days, lower-body days or days that focus on core, grip strength and cardio. The farmer’s walk is the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If you have 10 minutes to spare and a couple of dumbbells to hand, then this ...

Ready to ditch endless crunches and finally build a rock-solid core? Your core is a powerhouse encompassing all the muscles from your pelvis to your ribcage – abdominals, obliques, lower back, pelvic ...

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 ...

Confession: Despite my lengthy career as a fitness journalist and being well-versed in the health benefits of a strong core, I have not been consistent with training my abs for a while. (Hi, holidays ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU MIGHT'VE HEARD just how good Pilates can be for your core. Now, you have a chance to give some of ...

So long as you’ve built up some baseline level of mind-body connection, you might have a sound idea of which muscles you’re tapping during a specific exercise. You know that, for instance, deadlifts ...