98, 99, 100…you mutter through pursed lips, before collapsing flat on your back on the gym floor. Your core crunched to oblivion, your hip flexors probably firing on all cylinders and your neck a ...

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Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

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.

Build core strength after 50 with 5 bodyweight moves that train bracing and control, often faster than planks.

Achieving a well-rounded and toned physique involves targeting various muscle groups, and focusing on the back, midsection, and sides is crucial for overall strength and aesthetics. These areas play a ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a ...

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 ...

Developing core strength, flexibility and muscular control can help you avoid pulled or strained muscles. Cole Barash for The New York Times Acute back pain is often the result of pulling or straining ...

To learn whether or not your upper-body strength level is where it should be—or needs a bit of a boost—we spoke with experts.