Training
I Did a Science-Backed Spot Reduction Abs Workout for Four Weeks—Did it Work?
As a veteran personal trainer with more than 30 years of experience, I’ve heard all the common diet and exercise myths. Some of the most popular…
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Bodybuilding
Wesley Vissers Shares Best Four Core Exercises for Washboard Abs
Wesley Vissers, a top Classic Physique bodybuilder, relies on focused core training to build washboard abs. In a YouTube video posted March 23, 2025, on his…
Bodybuilding
Lee Labrada’s 4 Tips to Shred Stubborn Belly Fat and Get Killer Abs
Boasting aesthetics, class, and showstopping muscle definition, Lee Labrada still maintains an off-the-charts fitness level at 63. In his latest undertaking, Labrada offered fans four of…
Core
14-Day Intensive Core Strengthening Series: Build a Stronger Foundation
Whether you want to improve your aesthetics, avoid lower back pain, or increase your functional fitness, core training has been proven to help (1, 2). However,…
Mobility & Stretching
10 Best Abs Stretches to Improve Flexibility
Working out, especially strength training, is excellent for your overall health. Regular exercise makes you stronger, builds muscle, reduces injury risk, burns fat, helps maintain optimal…
Training
No Sit-Ups Needed: 5 Quick Moves to Strengthen Your Core and Improve Posture in Just 10 Minutes
Sit-ups are arguably one of the most well-known abs exercises. As a veteran personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, sit-ups were one of the…
Core
Forget Crunches: The Ultimate 10-Minute Standing Core Workout for Abs and Posture
Ask most people to name an abs exercise, and they’ll probably say crunches. This response makes a certain amount of sense, given how well crunches target…
Core
Master the Chinese Plank: Total Core & Full-Body Strength
Planks are part of many people’s workouts, and for a good reason – they’re simple, and they work. But, as effective as planks are, they primarily…
Core
Forget Crunches — You Just Need a Stability Ball and 10 Minutes to Sculpt Your Abs
The crunch is an effective exercise for strengthening your abs. But if you’re really serious about developing an impressive, functional midsection, you’ve got to introduce instability…
Training
The 7 Best Exercises for Building Useable Core Strength
When it comes to building core strength, a lot of fitness trainers favor isolation and floor-based abs exercises. This makes a certain amount of sense because…
Bodybuilding
Coach Jeff Nippard Shares 3 Science-Based Fitness Tools for Achieving a 6-Pack of Abs
Fitness expert Jeff Nippard is back offering up his best advice for achieving the highly sought after six-pack of abs. In a recent YouTube video, Nippard…
Bodybuilding
Lee Labrada Shares His 4 Best Tips for Sculpting Killer Abs & Building Lean Muscle
Bodybuilding great Lee Labrada is still offering his fans premium health advice despite stepping away from the stage decades ago. In his latest venture, Larbada took…
Training
The 11 Best Barbell Exercises for a Rock-Hard Core
When it comes to core training, most people head straight to the floor and start pumping out sit-ups, crunches, and other bodyweight exercises. While these movements…
Core
Ten Captain’s Chair Exercises for a Sculpted Midsection
Mention the captain’s chair to most gymgoers, and they probably won’t know what you’re talking about. Yet their gym has probably got at least one of…
Bodybuilding
Rich Gaspari Shares Abs Exercise for Strength & Training Intensity Tip for Hypertrophy: ‘Total Annihilation’
Bodybuilding veteran Rich Gaspari is a strong proponent of using intensity to enhance his package in the gym. Although he moved on from professional competition years…
Core
10 Best Standing Abs Exercises for All Fitness Levels
We love floor-based abs exercises as much as the next guy, but sometimes it’s nice not to lie on a sweaty gym mat or dirty floor…
Core
30-Day Abs Challenge for A Rock-Hard Core
Most decent fitness information revolves around building good long-term diet and workout habits. This makes a lot of sense, as fitness and health should be life-long…
Core
Rocking Plank: Strengthen Your Core and Total Body Today!
Planks are one of the most popular core exercises on the planet. Not so long ago, if you wanted to work your abs, you did crunches…
Core
Penguin Taps: Tone Your Abs and Strengthen Your Core
Don’t let the name of this exercise fool you. Penguins are cute; this exercise is not. The penguin taps exercise focuses on your midriff. The irony…