The starburst side plank variation strengthens the shoulders, abs and obliques. Here's why we love it at Tom's Guide.

Training your obliques may not be at the forefront of your mind when you’re on a mission to get a rippling mid-section, often it’s the abdominal muscles we’re headset on. But, to build a set of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Having washboard abs may be more of a vanity project, yet they’re still ...

Abs is the shortened term for your abdominal or core muscles. The ab muscles are located in the trunk of your body under the chest and above your pelvis. Doing ab workouts can directly impact nearly ...

The dead bug is one of the most accessible core exercises for beginners over 50, because youre lying on your back, Tang says. If you have cranky knees or hips, this exercise allows you to lie on the ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Your obliques are the core ...

Once you’ve mastered forearm planks and side planks — two staple variations of the ab exercise — it might be time to take things up a notch with side plank dips. This combo core move challenges your ...

When it comes to abs exercises, variety is key. Not only will targeting different muscles holistically strengthen your core, but switching things up prevents boredom from creeping in. You do not have ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

If you’re tired of your usual ab workouts and want to mix things up, try adding kettlebell workouts to your routine. Kettlebells can be the perfect addition to give your abs a new challenge. Whether ...

If you want washboard abs — also known as a six-pack or chiseled abdominal muscles — you’re going to need to focus on a solid core training program and a healthy diet. Men usually need a body fat ...