Muscle: Core

The core is a group of muscles located in your abdomen, lower back, and around your pelvis. Think of it as your body’s powerhouse! These muscles play a crucial role in stabilizing your body and helping you perform everyday activities like sitting, standing, and lifting. When you engage your core, you support your spine and improve your balance, making movements smoother and easier.Having a strong core is essential for fitness and daily life. It not only helps prevent injuries by providing support for your back but also enhances your athletic performance in sports and workouts. A well-developed core can improve your posture, making you look and feel more confident. Plus, it makes challenging tasks like carrying groceries or playing with your kids much easier!Ready to strengthen your core? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle. Your body will thank you!

The 13 Best Barbell Squat Alternatives

An old athletics coach of mine once told me that a workout…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Rolling Bridge: Strengthen Glutes, Core & Lower Back Today!

The rolling bridge is more of a therapeutic release technique combined with…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

11 Best Compound, Isolation, and Bodyweight Chest Exercises

A broad and chiseled chest can enhance your physique's aesthetics and make…

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The 9 Best Close Grip Bench Press Alternatives

If you want to build bigger, stronger triceps, the close (or narrow)…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Alternative to Burpees — 13 Exercises You Should Try in Your Next Workout

Burpees need no introduction. Most people know them as the exercise where…

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Ultimate Devil Press: Full-Body Workout for Strength & Tone

It’s hard to believe that CrossFit has been around for over two…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Plyo Jack: Boost Your Strength & Endurance for Total Body Fitness

Jumping jacks are a staple calisthenics activity but aside from a decent…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Lateral Bounds: Engage Your Lower Body and Core Muscles!

Lateral bounds combine many different aspects of fitness and performance including plyometrics,…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Build Strong Legs: Master the Otis Up for Total Lower Body Fitness

You could think of the otis up as a glorified sit-up with…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Table Bridge: Strengthen Glutes, Core & Lower Body Muscles

Except for pull-ups, chin-ups, and rows, most bodyweight exercises are pushes. That…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Strengthen Your Glutes: Master the London Bridge Exercise

Rows and pull-ups getting a little redundant? If so, the London Bridge…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Low Jacks: Strengthen Your Lower Body and Core Effectively

A variation of the classic jumping jack, low jacks are a bodyweight-only…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Shrimp Squat Exercise: Target Your Legs and Core Effectively!

When it comes to pure workout convenience, calisthenics or bodyweight training is…

Prisoner Squats: Strengthen Your Legs and Core Effectively!

Do a search on YouTube for calisthenic training, and invariably you’ll get…

Transform Your Upper Body with Dumbbell Around the World

Take a look at almost every chest workout, and you’ll usually see…

Smith Machine Deadlift: Target Hamstrings, Glutes, and More!

Deadlifts are one of the most popular (and badass) exercises of all…

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Master the Split Jerk: Target Your Full Body Strength Today!

If you like lifting weights, you probably have at least a passing…

Landmine 180: Target Your Legs, Core, and Shoulders Effectively!

Crunches, leg raises, and planks all have their place in an ab-building…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Mountain Climbers: Total Body Workout for Core and Legs

Mountain climbers are a fun and challenging way to mix up your…

Matthew Magnante, ACE