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 ...

Roughly 35 of the 639 skeletal muscle groups that make up the human body are responsible for flexing, extending and stabilizing your core. Typically gym-goers remember to strengthen the area with ...

"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 ...

Get the most out of your rotational core exercises with these small tweaks that will help strengthen your abs, especially your obliques. Twisting, or rotational core exercises, are great for ...

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.

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This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. There’s no greater hallmark of fitness than a six-pack, which is why ...