Crunches are one of the most popular exercises and one that’s often overused and done incorrectly. How many of these abdominal crunch mistakes are you making? Get the rundown on refining your crunch technique and why crunches are only one part of a well-rounded ab program.
How strong are your core muscles? Having a strong core has multiple benefits for sports performance and for functional movements. This article identifies signs that core muscles are weak and makes suggestions for strengthening them.
What type of exercises do you do to strengthen your core? Some core exercises only work a single muscle group, like crunches. Others are integrative exercises that incorporate muscles in your proximal and distal trunk into the movement. Is one better than the other for building core strength? Find out what research shows.
Getting the most out of every workout – that’s your goal, isn’t it? But are you doing that? Here are seven ways to maximize the benefits you get out of every fitness session and every exercise.
Does your abdominal workout consist of endless crunches and crunch variations? For most people, that’s not enough to get abdominal definition. This article discusses the importance of taking a balanced approach to abdominal training and what this involves.
Flat abs – is it on your wish list? Some people have more difficulty getting their abdominals completely flat than others. Here are six factors that could be making it harder to get the abdominals you want and what you can do about them.
Looking for a way to add a new dimension to your workout? Grab a medicine ball! Find out how working out with a medicine ball can make your workout more challenging and more fun and what benefits you can expect.
Doing everything right but can’t seem to get rid of that abdominal “pooch?” It may not be your diet or exercise plan that’s keeping you from getting flat abs. Here are some other surprising reasons your abdominals may not be as ripped as you like.
This is a picture of Cathe and the gang doing Oblique Twists with a band during the Ab/Core section of STS Total Body.
