Skip the crunches and strengthen your core with this 15-minute ab workout — no equipment needed

Sit-ups are probably the first ab exercise I learned to do and while they are great for engaging the core muscles, I find them to be a bit boring and overused in ab workouts. While I don't actively avoid the humble sit-up when training my core, I'm thrilled when I find an ab circuit that's … Read more

No, Not Push-Ups – Here’s One Exercise You Need to Strengthen Your Upper Body Without Weights

Bodyweight strength training exercises like pull-ups and push-ups test and develop upper body strength without weights. Known for strengthening the back and chest, deltoids (shoulders) and arms respectively, the main benefit of these exercises is developing a strong core. But I love the dead hang for several reasons: it strengthens your shoulders, forearms, and wrists, … Read more

Forget pull-ups: just 5 moves and a pair of dumbbells will sculpt your shoulders and strengthen your upper body.

While pull-ups can be a sign of good upper-body strength, there are plenty of other exercises and workout routines you can follow to build and maintain your strength without relying solely on them. This routine we're about to show you features a set of dumbbells and five moves that will help you develop more sculpted … Read more