To learn whether or not your upper-body strength level is where it should be—or needs a bit of a boost—we spoke with experts.

Build core strength after 50 with 5 bodyweight moves that train bracing and control, often faster than planks.

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to ...

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 ...

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 ...

With pull-ups, our upper backs, shoulders, arms, glutes and thighs all get a workout. They’re also among the best ways to ...

A plank engages multiple core muscles simultaneously, improving overall stability and endurance - Andrew Crowley for The Telegraph We all dream of a flat stomach or even a six-pack, but there are ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Central to her idea is the “Foundational Five,” a set of simple exercises one can perform every day, whenever you have a ...

Manual wheelchair use can be a workout, and core strengthening exercises can help reduce injury risk and promote good posture among wheelchair users. Research suggests that roughly 3.3 million ...