When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a go-to. But working the side body is an important piece of a well-rounded core routine that is sometimes overlooked.

Picture this: You’re lying in bed and your phone hits you with a “20 percent battery remaining” message, so you pretzel yourself over to grab the charging cable that’s just out of reach. The muscles ...

Perfectly sculpted abs are the domain of the genetically gifted, strict dieter and cardio-committed. We can all, however, gain important abdominal strength. Strong abs stabilize our muscles and joints ...

A simple, equipment-free movement that delivers powerful results for core strength, stability, and definition.

If you hate crunches but still want to build a stronger core, try this standing abs workout from Joe Ghafari, a personal trainer at Eden. You'll still strengthen your mid-body muscles, but you won't ...

Our abdominal muscles are more than simply about aesthetics though. They’re a key part of our core and enable spinal flexion and extension, while the obliques help with lateral flexion and extension.

Ab exercises tend to conjure up images of endless sit-ups, leg lifts on a mat and planks. While these movements have their place, standing ab exercises work your core muscles more closely to how they ...

Photos: Izzy Lidsky, Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty Images 1. Kettlebell standing oblique crunch – 3 sets of 15 on each side 2. Partner/wall medicine ball throws – 3 sets of 15 on each ...

Those stubborn love handles didn’t show up overnight, and they’re not going anywhere without a fight. But here’s some good news — you don’t need hours at the gym or expensive equipment to start seeing ...

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