According to experts, it takes just four core workouts to absolutely rip your top half to shreds, so you can get stronger.

As you bite into a crisp apple, your jaw muscle contracts, allowing you to grind the fruit between your teeth. When you climb a flight of stairs, your gluteus maximus (or "glutes") push your body ...

The traditional deadlift is more than a mere test of strength. Few exercises engage as many muscle groups in a single movement. The sheer muscle activation that occurs in the glutes, hamstrings, ...

Strength training is important for everyone. We all need this type of movement to build and maintain muscle and to stay healthy and mobile as we age. Stephanie Mansour, a personal trainer, weight-loss ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

A strong core is about more than just six-pack bragging rights — it’s the foundation of your strength and overall well-being. But you don't need to torture yourself with endless crunches. Instead, ...

When you think about strengthening your core, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your six-pack, or rectus abdonimis muscles. We get it—no one is arguing that six-packs look great—but there ...

Stand with feet together. Shift weight to right leg. Hold a weight in each hand down by sides. Keeping back flat, core engaged, and shoulders down and back, hinge at hips by sending glutes straight ...