abs

When you browse the internet for core exercises, you’ll witness many weird, fantastic, and out-of-this-world exercises to strengthen your core. Lost in all of this is the proper function and reason you should isolate your core in the first place. It is to resist movement so the other bigger...

A strong core isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating a solid foundation that supports your entire body, enhancing both general and athletic performance. A six-pack is primarily the result of proper nutrition and overall training, not endless repetitions of traditional ab exercises...

Your inner thighs and obliques need some love, too. And yes, this was written with a straight face. It’s time to give those adductors and love handles some much-needed attention with the challenging Copenhagen Side Plank with Knee Tuck. This exercise isn’t just about a chiseled core—it’s about...

When a bodybuilder or physique competitor walks onto the stage, the first thing that is noticed is the symmetry of the physique. The waist must be small so the rest of the physique appears larger and there is a flow to how the body looks. As the competitor is going through poses, the abs must...

Crafting a killer six-pack takes weeks, sometimes months, of hard work and dedication to your training, eating, and sleep. If you’ve been hitting the gym, maintaining a caloric deficit, and hitting all your other checkmarks but still not seeing the midsection of your dreams it’s probably because...

The oblique muscles are one of the most overlooked and difficult muscle groups to grow. You know what it takes to get a solid six pack; the diets, the exercises, and the workout programs. Having a low enough body fat to even see your ab muscles is the first way to show them off. That’s where a...

Doing hundreds of crunches won’t give you the abs you want, but a well-thought-out workout program performed over a sustained period combined with a diet structured with fat loss in mind will. To attain the holy grail of a lean, tight midsection, you must progressively make your abs stronger...

Listen, this ones legit AF. If you’re struggling with diet, read this. It’s a game changer. For me it’s broken down simple enough for me

What's so bad about basic crunches? "They don't challenge your deep core muscles, which provide support for a body in motion," explains celebrity trainer Kira Stokes, creator of The Stoked Method and Stoked Series classes. Here, five nontraditional moves from Stokes to build a better core...

In a perfect world, you’d have unlimited time every day to work out—with plenty of time left over to shower and sip a smoothie afterward. In reality, you’re lucky if you can even make it to the gym, and even model Molly Simms, 46, knows that struggle. Her solution? Quick 20-minute circuit...

Stop what you’re doing, put down all hot liquids, and prepare yourself for a real can-you-believe-she-looks-like-that moment. Behold, Halle Berry’s actual six-pack abs—and in her new Instagram photo posted Friday, she looks pretty pleased about them. As she should be, of course; apparently...

When it comes to whipping A-listers into tip-top shape, Amy Rosoff Davis knows a thing or two (she trains Selena Gomez, after all). But whether you’re a celeb client or someone a little less famous, her training principles remain the same: balance and wellness. “I’m not about making the workout...

I don't know about you, but for me, Sarah Hyland is a damn inspiration. Is she successful and beautiful? Yes, sure, but that's not the reason: The girl has gone through countless surgeries and medical issues (she was born with a condition called kidney dysplasia, or kidneys that weren't fully...

The desire for flat abs can run deep, no matter your age or profession. (We blame J. Lo.) When You're In Your 20s... Though your metabolism starts to drop by 1 to 2 percent when you cross from your teens into your twenties (that means, if you're burning 2,500 calories a day in your teens...

My Baywatch co-star Alexandra Daddario joins me today for a killer core workout. We couldn't help but to reminisce about our carb-less days preparing for Bay...

There's a reason so many selfies feature a sexy set of six-packs: Well-defined abs are the hallmark of fitness, a chance to show off the hard work you've put in with training and diet. And this one-month plan can help take your middle to the next level. "I'm a big fan of mixing up exercises so...

Dr. Jim Stoppani on the four keys to better abs. Chiseled abdominals are the ultimate goal for many fitness enthusiasts. Dr. Jim Stoppani talks about the four muscle groups that make up the abs and how and when to train each for a better ab workout. Follow his advice to get stronger, more...