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Goodbye to the Classic Plank? Meet Your New Workout Buddy
The plank, that trusty isometric exercise that's been a staple in countless ab routines, has long been the undisputed queen ...
Skip push-ups and planks — I just did this 15-minute standing upper-body workout and my arms are on fire
Mikala is using a set of 8-pound dumbbells in the workout, but select the weight that is right for you and your body. As a reminder, the right weight should feel challenging by the final few reps, but ...
These 6 Bench Press Variations Help Build Massive Chest Size and Strength
Benefits: The reverse-grip bench press is a novel way to train the upper chest. A Canadian study found that the reverse grip ...
No, not sit-ups — this Pilates workout uses 5 exercises to build a stronger core and boost your balance
What’s more, the workout has several compound exercises, meaning you’re working more than one muscle group at a time.
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I’m a personal trainer and I love this plank variation for building core strength and reducing back pain
Your core muscles wrap around your mid-body and support your spine, so strengthening them can sometimes alleviate back pain.
These 4 Strength Tests Reveal How Fit You Really Are
Each test targets a different area of strength: lower body, upper body, core, and total-body endurance. Together, they give ...
5 Bodyweight Exercises That Flatten Your Stomach Faster Than Sit-Ups
The Bottom Line: Ditch the sit-ups. These bodyweight exercises are smarter, tougher, and deliver more bang for your buck.