The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The Jefferson Curl may sound like an exercise that will blow up your biceps, ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Side planks trains your obliques with movements like twisting and rotating. Leg raises help strengthen your lower abs and hip flexors, but ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...

Everyone knows that the road to toned arms is paved with bicep curls. But since the exercise is so familiar, many people don't think about their form while performing the move, and they end up doing ...

Many of us want to get buff for aesthetic reasons, but building muscle helps health and longevity. It's a myth that you need to spend hours in the gym to build muscle. Exercises such as squats, ...

Reverse Nordic curls are a powerful exercise that can improve hip flexibility and strengthen the lower body. This movement, ...

Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards toward the ground, it may look like you’re levitating from certain angles. But this move isn’t all ...

A strong bicep can create that defined look in the upper body that many people desire. But what most people don't realize is how important strengthening this area is for reasons beyond aesthetics. The ...