core strength

Your core does a lot more than help you sit up, so here's a workout that will engage it in every other way.

A discussion of preferred methods for training the core for performance both on the field of play and in the weight room.

When it comes to designing your workouts, too many options can distract from focus.

The following movement screens will allow you to assess your core stability and conduct core strength tests to see how you measure up. See if you actually know how to use and move your core.

Sports hernias are an all-too-common example of the acute problems that can follow excessive chronic tension.

You've done the hard part and had your baby, but before you get back to heavy lifting, give your core some attention.

The neck is one part of the body's deep core stabilizing system, and weakness can create problems down the chain.

Lifting is fine, but in the real world, we pick things up to carry them.

Birthing balls are the latest trend sweeping the pregnant mother's fitness world. One study wanted to find out what happened when mothers spent more time training with or using the birthing ball.

You can use play as an incredibly effective and enjoyable way to improve your quality of movement.

Understand weight ratios and frequency of lifting between front and back squats. Make your clean and jerk roar.

If you want strong lats and phenomenal core strength, then the front lever is an exercise for you.

It is at this time of life that we really need to focus on maintaining both an intelligent exercise protocol and a healthy diet.

Nothing will expose your mobility or stability problems faster than squatting with a weight over your head.

Follow these exercises to strengthen your abdominal muscles and get your first pull-up in no time.

You'll need to do more than sit-ups for the ab definition you're looking for.

A body built for high performance starts with the core.