Abs
Ditch the Weightlifting Belt and Strengthen Your Core
Bodybuilders wear weightlifting belts when lifting insane amounts of weight over their heads. But young athletes who emulate these macho men and women risk injury. Wearing a weightlifting belt increases [...]
Multidirectional Core Training With Drew Brees
No athlete can possibly predict every move he or she will make during a game. With all of the variables that come into play in every sport, it’s important to [...]
Exercise of the Week: Physioball Jackknife
Performing upper and lower body exercises is necessary to improve performance on the field, but first you need to develop a solid foundation via a strong core. To hit this [...]
Stronger Abs and Looser Hips With Dwyane Wade
Knowing that loose hips and a strong core contribute mightily to explosion and vertical jumping ability, Dwyane Wade incorporates a dynamic exercise into his workouts to improve both attributes. His [...]
David Beckham and L.A. Galaxy Fit for Western Conference Finals
After a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, Nov. 7, David Beckham, Landon Donovan and the rest of the L.A. Galaxy are ready to take on F.C. Dallas [...]
Exercise of the Week: Rockies
The most common ab-isolating exercises are variations of a Crunch or Sit-Up—flexing the torso by raising the shoulders off the ground toward the knees while keeping the hips and feet [...]
Reggie Bush Off-Season Training
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush crushes an off-season strength session at Elite Athletics and discusses his goals and mindset heading into the season.
Wally Szczerbiak 3-Minute Abs
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Wally Szczerbiak performs a three-minute ab routine with coaching by Kory Angelin.
USA Swimming Ab Routine
Whether you’re competing in the 50-meter free or the 200-meter IM, you want to flow through the water like a dolphin—not like you’ve got a hundred-pound anchor around your waist. [...]