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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." First, Skenes mimics a pitching motion using bands and ends by tossing a football (simple enough!). In ...

Core strength is more than just achieving sculpted abs—it’s the foundation of movement, balance, and injury prevention. A weak core can lead to poor posture, chronic pain, and decreased athletic ...

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.

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

When we think of ab workouts, we think of moves that create the “six-pack.” But what about your obliques? These muscles that run up and down our sides are often neglected, leading to imbalances and ...