Better posture. Weak upper abs often result in poor posture and spinal misalignment, but by targeting these muscles, you can ...

As a fitness editor, I love that deep core shake you get after a minute-long plank. That said, if I’m in a busy gym, or I’m taking my workout outside now the weather is nicer, the chances are I’ll ...

I’ve never enjoyed doing sit-ups. From doing them on the cold, hard gym floor at school to tediously tagging them onto the end of another workout, they’ve always felt uncomfortable on my lower back ...

A strong core is about more than just six-pack bragging rights — it’s the foundation of your strength and overall well-being. But you don't need to torture yourself with endless crunches. Instead, ...

When you hear "ab workout," your mind probably goes to sit-ups and crunches, lying on your back. Yet research shows that these aren’t actually the best exercises for targeting the muscles in your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's why it pays to dedicate focused training time on your core. You can start with these ab exercises ...

Bouncy plank jacks and painful crunches aren't the only exercises that strengthen your abs. Presented by Allegra, this entire ab series is done while standing. Whether you're working out on the go, or ...

Do you want a strong core, and maybe a chance of developing a six-pack? Adding some ab isolation exercises will help you target that area. Read on, and I’ll explain the best exercises, the best ...

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You’ve been diligently doing hundreds of crunches, planks until your core shakes, and every ab exercise variation under the sun. Your core muscles are definitely stronger, but that layer of belly fat ...