The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without stressing the lumbar discs. 'The McGill Curl-Up teaches the core to brace without ...

Strong back muscles can help reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve posture. These at-home exercises can help you start ...

Back pain affects millions of people daily, often stemming from weak core muscles that fail to provide adequate spinal support. The interconnected muscle groups surrounding the torso work together to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Gone are the days of busting out 50 crunches as standing ab workouts are ...

A strong core helps with posture, balance and stability, and can prevent and reduce back pain. To effectively strengthen your core you need to work the low back, glutes, pelvic floor and the ...

If you struggle with moderate, chronic back pain, gentle exercises can help to relieve symptoms and reduce day-to-day ...

Forget dropping to the floor for endless crunches. Celebrity trainers have discovered that some of the most effective core-strengthening moves actually happen while standing up. These expert-approved ...

Denise Austin just shared a core exercise on Instagram. The 67-year-old demonstrated a “great exercise that you can do standing up” to “tone and tighten” the abs. The standing crunch variation is ...

While the plank is an excellent core exercise, several other options can strengthen your core. You can do these bodyweight exercises anywhere, and they don’t require equipment.

Place your hands lightly on the bed for balance if needed. Lower one leg toward the mattress with control. Stop just before ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Standing ab exercises ...