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4 exercises that strengthen your core as effectively as a plank

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Several bodyweight exercises can strengthen your core in addition to the plank.These ...

6 moves, less than 30 minutes: The ‘fit over 40’ core workout engineered to build deep abdominal strength

This workout uses nothing than a dumbbell, has just six moves, and takes less than half an hour to give your core a good burn ...

Try this 10-minute chair Pilates routine to improve core strength after 60

“Chair Pilates is an excellent way for adults over 60 to build core strength because it provides support and stability while ...

The 4 Best Core Workouts to Hit Your Abs From Every Angle

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

6 Core Exercises to Take Your Abs Workout Routine to The Next Level

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...
Parade

Abs of Steel! Here Are 8 of the Best Core-Defining Workouts You Can Do at Home

Ab exercises improve stability, posture, and help prevent injuries beyond aesthetic benefits. Trainers recommend targeting all core muscles with equipment-free workouts two to three times weekly.
CNN

Do these exercises for core strength if you can’t stomach doing planks

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your midsection ...
Women's Health

10 Best Kettlebell Core Exercises For Strong, Sculpted Abs, From A Trainer

No offense to sit-ups, planks, and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you ...
Runner's World

Guide to Strength Training: Core Workout for Runners

Runners often forget about the power of the core for performance. This group of muscles—which spans from below your chest through your hips, taking up your entire torso—helps you transfer power ...
Today

A Kettlebell Core Workout To Sculpt Your Midsection

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...
Outside

9 Core Exercises That Aren’t Crunches

Your core is, quite literally, at the center of everything you do. It’s what powers your paddle strokes, allows you to reach for a climbing hold, and makes hoisting a heavy pack and carrying it over ...
Self

6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’

A quick scan of any gym will show you: Abs exercises are one of the most popular ways people fill their workout time. That’s great—but many folks fall into the trap of prioritizing core workouts in ...