These 7 standing ab exercises target your core without a single sit-up or crunch — and they’re great for your posture too

This standing abs routine strengthens your core, boosts posture, and lays the foundation for a stronger, more balanced body.
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Three bodyweight exercises to strengthen your core and lower back, according to an expert

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images As our lives become more sedentary, lower back pain is more common than ever ...
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How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength

Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are numerous ...

Stop doing sit-ups! Try this one ab exercise for a rock-solid core

You can say goodbye to sit-ups with this bodyweight exercise, which strengthens your core and hips without hurting your spine ...
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10 Pilates Exercises To Build Your Strongest Core Ever—And How To Do Them Properly

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...
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Denise Austin, 67, Shares 3 Moves for a ‘Strong’ and ‘Healthy’ Back

Denise Austin and her daughter and fellow fitness instructor, Katie Austin, share moves to improve back and core strength. “Your spine is your lifeline,” she says. She recommends doing at least three ...
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5 exercises to do now to improve your natural posture — they’ll also strengthen your back, core and butt

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...