SMART CORE TRAINING doesn't just target your six-pack muscles. If you want a balanced, strong midsection, you'll need to address other area, too. Chief among them, especially if you want to build a ...

There are so many variations of plank — the ultimate bodyweight move to tone your core and upper body. If you really want to carve your six-pack and lengthen your obliques, try these ab-focused ...

IDK about you, but the only time I really, truly pay attention to my posture is when I'm working out (or when someone tells me to stop slouching). So you can imagine how garbage mine is the rest of ...

Variety is the spice of life, and that includes your core workout. So if your traditional plank hold (albeit effective) is feeling a little stale, add some heat with a side plank. “More balance, more ...

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Looking to tighten your core or build more defined abs? Crunches are not the only way to get there. One of the most effective and often overlooked core moves is the side plank. It targets your ...

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This move engages your triceps, shoulders, upper back, and chest simultaneously while maintaining a solid plank position. But ...

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Planking is a great way to add strength-building to your exercise routine. Variations exist to help people of all ability levels. Maintaining a strong core is important for improving stability, ...