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 ...

If getting toned and strong abs are one of your goals this year, it’s important to know a few things before embarking on this journey. Your abs are made up of four parts: the rectus abdominis, ...

Often overlooked, your obliques (both external and internal) are your best buddies for trunk stability, rotation, and lateral flexion. Think about any movement you do daily or in your workout that ...

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 ...

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts ...

Aaron Horschig, D.P.T., of Squat University made a very clear statement: stop training your obliques. Twisting exercises that train your obliques places four times more compressive load on your spine ...

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(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 ...