I love training my core (the muscles around my stomach), but sit-ups and crunches can get a bit repetitive. I was worried that my core sessions were getting a bit boring and my progress was plateauing ...

This workout involves a lot of standing side crunches and woodchop moves, and I really felt it in my obliques by the end of the 10 minutes. The obliques are the muscles that run along the side of your ...

Addison Aloian is the associate health & fitness editor at Women’s Health, where she writes and edits across the health, weight loss, and fitness verticals. She’s also a certified personal trainer ...

THERE ARE FEW physical attributes guys care about more than a strong chest. Bulging biceps and chiseled abs round out the remainder of the torso, sure—but as anyone who's seen a superhero movie can ...

The crush (adduction) motion forces your chest and abs to activate in every move. This added tension throughout the entire series will light up your chest and core while working your shoulders and ...

A strong core is essential for balance, posture, injury prevention, and overall functional strength across all age groups. Five effective exercises—crunches, donkey kickbacks, jumping jacks, The ...