We get it. Ranking the "world's best functional exercises" is an exercise in futility. Because really, what makes a thruster better than a jump squat or a handstand push-up? The actual rankings aren't ...

Many people with back pain turn to abdominal exercises, like crunches and situps, to build a stronger core that supports their spine. Unfortunately, many of these moves can actually contribute to back ...

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

Our abdominal muscles are more than simply about aesthetics though. They’re a key part of our core and enable spinal flexion and extension, while the obliques help with lateral flexion and extension.

YOUR CORE TRAINING routine needs to evolve beyond bodyweight. Whether your goal is to train for aesthetics or performance (hopefully, you'll be concerned about both), you'll only get so far by running ...

To help you squeeze core workouts into a busy schedule, Runner’s World teamed up with Men’s Health to create a training program that includes four 20-minute workouts. Dubbed “20-Minute Functional Core ...

A six-pack is at the top of many a fitness wishlist, but the benefits of performing the best ab exercises go far beyond aesthetics. Abs are part of the core muscles in your body, which are responsible ...

Ab exercises tend to conjure up images of endless sit-ups, leg lifts on a mat and planks. While these movements have their place, standing ab exercises work your core muscles more closely to how they ...

You don't need to do thousands of sit-ups or spend hours in the gym to build abs. You can instead do the bare minimum of two to three ab-focused exercises for 20 to 30 minutes a week. Exercises like ...