The four main muscles of the deep core—transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor and the diaphragm—work together to keep ...

Runners often forget about the power of the core for performance. This group of muscles—which spans from below your chest through your hips, taking up your entire torso—helps you transfer power ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

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

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 ...

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to ...

Join celebrity trainer and wellness coach Jenna Willis for a 10-minute strength and core workout with class members Paris Nicole and Taylor Ashlynn. You'll start with a quick warmup to wake up your ...

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Heel slides may look simple but, done properly, they’re a powerful way to build deep core control and hip stability ...