Core Exercises
At Home Core Challenge
We all need new at-home workouts during this pandemic. Building a strong core will help not only make you look better it will build you into a stronger and faster [...]
This Modification Makes Russian Twists Way More Effective (and Safer!)
The Russian Twist is a popular core exercise that improves oblique strength and definition. The exercise, typically performed with a medicine ball, involves rotating your torso from side to side [...]
8 Core Exercises That Are Better Than Sit-Ups
What’s Wrong With the Sit-Up? For decades the bent-knee sit-up has served as the go-to core exercise by military personnel, sports coaches, and physical education teachers alike. While there may [...]
Basketball Off-Season Workout: Strength and Size
If you've spent any time talking with a strength coach—or browsing the articles on STACK.com—you understand that it's critical to focus your training on power, speed and agility as a [...]
The Bird Dog Row: Can You Conquer This Badass Exercise?
Think your core strength is on point? Time to test yourself with the Bird Dog Row. By performing a Single-Arm Row from a Bird Dog position, the Bird Dog Row, [...]
How to Instantly Tell if Your Planks are Lame or Legit
Tell Dr. Matt Stevens you can hold a Plank longer than say, 30 seconds, and you'll likely wind up with a challenge. The Perfect Plank Challenge. “We often get a [...]
Why Athletes of All Ages Should Utilize Dead Bugs
What exactly is a Dead Bug? Despite the funny name, Dead Bugs should be regarded as a very important exercise for any athlete, regardless of training age or athletic ability. [...]
The 7 Best Exercises For a Killer Swiss Ball Workout
Swiss Balls are a tremendous training tool. When used correctly, these simple spheres can help build a stronger, leaner and more resilient body. Their design allows for a number of [...]
LeBron’s Secret to Being Better Than Ever in Season 15? Superhuman Core Strength
With his recent play, 33-year-old LeBron James has ascended to yet another level of basketball greatness. He may soon find himself in a stratosphere without company—some would argue he’s already [...]
The 7 Most Powerful Kettlebell Core Exercises
Kettlebells are an excellent training tool. Thanks to their versatility, kettlebells can be used to train a huge number of different muscle groups—including those in and around the core. The [...]