This exercise stretches the muscles of your core, chest and front shoulders. It also helps to improve the range of motion in your arms and torso, which are often tight after breast surgery. Supine ...

Your favorite ab-building machine at the gym may be causing you more harm than good. That's right—we're talking about the torso rotation machine. This is the Chubby Checker–inspired ab machine you sit ...

Begin holding weight in both hands at a 90-degree angle and stand with feet about shoulder width apart. Squat down, staying back on the heels and keeping both feet flat on the ground. Return to start ...

Russian twists, an effective core exercise, can help tone abs and lose weight while sitting. Proper form and controlled movements are essential to avoid injury and maximize benefits. Start with feet ...

R: Return cues to starting posture. N: TRX resisted torso rotation (press/row) A: Mid-length P: SSW S: Align right shoulder with anchor point, grip handle with right hand, place left hand over right ...

LITTLE ROCK — The rectus abdominis receives the lion's share of fanfare with regard to exercise programming for the core musculature. But why? This muscle group, while vital, is but one of the many ...

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to strengthen your abs.

When we think of core exercises, dreaded planks may instantly come to mind. The thing with planks, as good as they are, is that they recruit lots of muscles at once and if performed incorrectly can ...