I don’t know about you, but strengthening your core without weights sounds like an efficient way to fit ab work into your ...

If you're looking for a versatile way to build strength, train every single muscle group - in isolation or through compound movements - free weight exercises are the answer. Whether you're at home or ...

Randal Claytor is an associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's why it pays to dedicate focused training time on your core. You can start with these ab exercises ...

WHAT DO DEADLIFTS, squats, rows, slams, and even overhead presses all have in common? They all depend on the stability and strength of your core. A strong base requires strong abs. This muscle group ...

While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of free weights and the variety of exercises you can do, even at home with a ...

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.

“No one likes it when the singer is out of breath,” said David Drejas, singer and guitarist for OUTDrejas, which bills itself as an outrageous rock 'n' roll act. “I have noticed that training with ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

Skip endless crunches. These 5 standing exercises tighten your core, boost strength, and flatten stubborn belly overhang ...

Many guys might lazily toss in a set or two of situps at the end of their gym session, thinking that’s enough (probably more in hopes of exposing a six-pack than building strength). We don’t blame you ...