You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

Skip crunches. These five chair exercises target abs and obliques to tighten belly overhang and support your back after 50.

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6 compound moves for men 40+: deadlifts, front squats, rows, and carries to build muscle, boost metabolism, and burn belly fat.

Skip the floor work. This 10-minute standing ab workout builds balance, stability, and core strength for adults over 50.

It can be hard to carve out time in your busy schedule for strength training, especially if you’re a newbie and it feels overwhelming to get started—or you don’t even know where to start. That’s why ...

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

Head to nearly any packed gym, and you’ll probably see at least one woman working on her core. Maybe she’s whipping out some bicycle crunches, or holding still in an impressively-long plank. There are ...

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