When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Don’t fancy Russian twists? Try plank windmills instead. They're one of the ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

For on-demand core workouts — plus fitness challenges, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a ...

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. To perform well ...

IF YOU ARE focused on building a strong, functional core, you need to know what muscles you're working so hard to sculpt. There are the six-pack muscles (the rectus abdominis) trained with spinal ...

Planks are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your midsection, as they target all of your major core muscles: the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, external obliques and ...

When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a go-to. But working the side body is an important piece of a well-rounded core routine that is sometimes overlooked.

(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...