The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to strengthen your abs.

Our core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that ...

If you are dealing with an injury, don't have too much space, or aren't super keen on moving around, there are plenty of ab circuits you can do entirely lying down. Sometimes, though, you just don't ...

Many people don’t use correct form when doing core workouts, which puts stress on the neck and back. Neck pain is an especially common complaint when people do abdominal crunches. Although crunches ...

I'm a personal trainer who's certified in Pilates, but I first discovered the popular workout while searching for relief for my low-back issues. Pilates focuses the deep abdominal muscles, including ...

Bored with mat-based ab workouts? Standing exercises can offer the long-awaited variety you need! Photo: Getty Images Today, ab workouts are on the agenda—so it’s time to hit the mat and get started, ...

You don't need to do thousands of sit-ups or spend hours in the gym to build abs. You can instead do the bare minimum of two to three ab-focused exercises for 20 to 30 minutes a week. Exercises like ...

Say goodbye to basic crunches and hello to three muscle-torching crunch variations to build core strength. For this workout, ...