This is one of my favorite side plank variations. I love how it works the core and fires up the obliques. But it's also great for the shoulders and upper back. These are all areas I work on regularly, ...

We'll say it once (OK, more than once!), and we'll say it again: having a strong core is important. As Emma Lovewell, NASM-certified personal trainer and Peloton and Pilates instructor, told POPSUGAR, ...

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A simple medicine ball can transform basic core exercises into a full-body stability challenge. Trainers say this at-home ...

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1. Get into a prone position on the floor, supporting your weight on your toes and your forearms. Your arms are bent and directly below the shoulder. 2. Keep your body straight at all times. Pivot to ...

Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us. See All As much as planks make me want ...

Begin to lower the dumbbell behind your head, driving your elbows toward the ceiling. Avoid flaring your elbows—keep your arms tight and close to your torso. Work to get a deep stretch at the ...