Tip: Band Resisted Jackknife
Want a really strong core? Add this tough ab exercise to your program.
April 16
Tip: The Cure for Functional Weak Links
Every lifter needs more rotational work in his programming. Try this exercise.
April 11
Tip: The Right Way to Crunch
The stability ball crunch is a good exercise, but most people screw it up. Here's how to do it right for best results.
March 31
Tip: The Core Squat
Here's how to turn a squat into a very challenging core exercise.
March 19
Tip: Treadmill Ab Wheel Roll
Yes, this is super weird. But it nails the transverse abdominis (the deep core muscle that's like a natural weight belt) and even the internal obliques.
March 13
Tip: Hit Your Abs and Chest With One Exercise
All you need is big balls. Actually, just one big ball. Check it out.
March 5
Tip: Single-Arm Plank on Rings
Yes, this is very advanced. First master the plank and the single-arm plank before trying it on rings with added load.
March 4
Tip: The Single-Arm Plank
If you could only choose one exercise to train your core, it should be the single-arm plank.
February 28
Tip: Pulldown Crunch
Blow out all your air on the way down and contract hard. Do 10-12 reps.
February 25
Tip: Plate Crunch
Abs respond better to weighted exercises, like this one, which is also called the prisoner crunch.
February 21
Tip: Cross-Body Plank
If you can plank for more than 30 seconds, you need a more advanced variation. Try this.
February 18
Tip: Dragon Flag Progressions
Much more than a cool-looking core exercise, the dragon flag will even strengthen your glutes and lower back. Follow these progressions.
February 15
Get Abs Without Being Skinny and Weak
Being big is great, but being big with visible abs is a thousand times better. Here's how to get there.
January 30
Tip: Abs Are Built in the Gym, Not the Kitchen
All you need to do is diet and you'll have abs, right? Not really. It's a bit more nuanced than what your favorite meme says. Here's why.
January 27
Tip: Smith Machine BOSU Ab Crunch
Combining two of the silliest things in the gym – the Smith machine and the BOSU ball – actually makes for a fantastic ab exercise. Try it.
January 24
Tip: The Least Effective Core Exercise
Honestly, people who do this exercise may not be smart enough to read an article about why it's a dumb exercise.
January 18
Tip: The Complete Ab Exercise
This movement builds core strength, nails the abs, and even hits those hard-to-reach serratus muscles.
January 7
Tip: The Right Grip for the Barbell Ab Rollout
To keep your shoulders healthy, always use a shoulder-width grip or slightly narrower on this great core exercise.
January 2
Tip: The One-Arm Press Test
Have you become neuromuscularly complacent? Try this core strength test and find out.
January 1
Tip: The New Ab Shredder Workout
This has been a favorite of figure competitors for years now. Here's a couple new ways to do it.