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We'll say it once (OK, more than once!), and we'll say it again: having a strong core is important. As Emma Lovewell, NASM-certified personal trainer and Peloton and Pilates instructor, told POPSUGAR, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think of Copenhagen, smoked fish and bike lanes might come to mind. But in the fitness world, it ...

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...

Oprea—who helps Carrie Underwood stay in tip-top shape, despite the artist’s grueling recovery from an injury that resulted in more than 40 facial stitches —recently posted a plank series that ...

If you're only working those front ‘six-pack’ ab muscles — aka your rectus abdominis — you’re missing out on strengthening your entire core. We’re all guilty of training the front of the body, but ...

This is one of my favorite side plank variations. I love how it works the core and fires up the obliques. But it's also great for the shoulders and upper back. These are all areas I work on regularly, ...

Those disclaimers aside, side-plank oblique crunches are still an incredible exercise that everyone can include in their own fitness routine. It combines the benefits of a traditional side plank and a ...

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — when it comes to building a rock-solid core, endless sit-ups and planks alone won’t do it. Not only does switching things up help you beat boredom, but it ...

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When you think of Copenhagen, smoked fish and bike lanes might come to mind. But in the fitness world, it’s the name of a challenging side plank variation. A Copenhagen plank is a static bodyweight ...