These seven exercises crank up the intensity by targeting your abs, obliques, lower back, and hips while also getting your heart rate up. Do each move for 30–45 seconds, rest for 15–20 seconds between ...

Reason: "Your transverse abdominis muscle acts like a corset when dropping the legs to protect and support the body and spine. This exercise will strengthen the obliques, transverse abdominis, pelvic ...

Developed by Jeffers, the following core slider workout includes six exercises that target the core but also deliver a full-body strength workout, thanks to compound movements. If you don’t have ...

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain.

B) Bend your knees, contract your abs and slam the ball down to the ground. Try not to round your back when you pick up the ball. 'High-to-low slams are perfect for combining core strength with cardio ...

If you’re still holding for minutes on end, you're wasting your time. Less is more when it comes to this OG core exercise—at least when it comes to the number on the clock. You might look ...

In fact, some of the best core exercises don’t look like traditional abs movements at all. Think weighted carries and anti-rotation movements that challenge your balance and stability.

YOUR CORE TRAINING routine needs to evolve beyond bodyweight. Whether your goal is to train for aesthetics or performance (hopefully, you'll be concerned about both), you'll only get so far by ...