I don’t mind planks, but one of my problems with a standard plank is that the obliques don’t get hit hard enough for my liking. This side plank alternative is torture on your obliques, shoulders, and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Bored of planks and crunches? Why not try mixing things up with a killer ab ...

Strengthening your lower abs might not be at the top of your priorities when building a stronger core. Maybe you’re focused on how core strength can improve other exercise areas, like weightlifting or ...

Have you noticed planking seems to make time slow down? Besides being a time machine, planking has many benefits that go far beyond just being a replacement exercise for sit-ups, crunches and leg ...

If your goal is a visibly stronger core, remember there’s no single method that guarantees a six-pack. Forget gimmicks and ...

When I heard the record for a woman holding an abdominal plank was measured in hours and not minutes (a whopping 4 hours 19 minutes and 55 seconds), I honestly couldn't believe it. I get the full-body ...

There are two kinds of people in this world: People who want to work their core and people who consider core exercises their worst nightmare. But regardless of which camp you fall into, if you are ...

Hello, it's me - back after trying a 5-minute abs workout for 31 days straight and ready for more. This time, I'm tackling a TikTok famous abs routine. ICYMI, I wasn’t big on abs exercises before that ...

Dead bugs are one of the best ab workouts, according to personal trainer Brittany Noelle. Noelle said many people perform ab exercises incorrectly, which can cause injury. She said sit-ups are one of ...

The sit-up has dominated workout routines for decades, but fitness professionals increasingly question whether this familiar movement deserves its place in modern training programs. The issue isn’t ...

When doing the "perfect workout," how well you do and how much rest you need depends on your conditioning and muscle stamina. This workout aims to improve your ability to recover quickly and improve ...