You’ve probably familiar with the abs muscles—the ones you see poppin' on sculpted celebs like J.Lo or Halle Berry, but there’s way more to core strength than those visible six-pack muscles. Behind ...

Core workouts should be about more than just trying to get six-pack abs. In fact, working your deep core—not just the top layer, your rectus abdominis—goes a long way in improving your posture, ...

When you think of a strong core, the image of six-pack abs likely comes to mind. But you may be surprised to learn that the most important core muscles are actually those you can’t see with the naked ...

Place your hands lightly on the bed for balance if needed. Lower one leg toward the mattress with control. Stop just before ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

These deep core exercises will target the most important, but often neglected, part of your midsection to reduce back pain and improve posture. Instead, learn which muscles make up the deep core and ...

It’s easy to focus on sculpting the upper abs or obliques, but your deep core and pelvic floor also deserves serious love. Luckily, that’s where deep core exercises enter the chat. To jump right in to ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without stressing the lumbar discs. 'The McGill Curl-Up teaches the core to brace without ...