By YouBeauty.com Editors The Scientist: James Graves, Ph.D., professor of exercise and sport science and dean of the College of Health at the Unive...

Biceps curls are a staple in many men's workout routines. They also happen to be a staple of ridicule in the training world. But I think we might be rushing to judgment by convicting the curl -- which, as it turns out, might be a great core exercise!

If you're looking to get rock-hard abs, remember that proper dietary choices is your first step, but from there a comprehensive fitness program and targeted ab exercises will help you achieve your goal.

By Chryso D'Angelo for Shape.com We all want a toned, flat stomach. No surprise there. But since many women are still relying on crunches to get it...

Every year, Google compiles a massive list of the most attention-grabbing stories and topics of the year, measured by our Internet searches. While...

Activating our core muscles has been a mantra by many professionals helping their clients in seeking better overall strength, protecting from back pain and improving performance. But what I learned early in my PT practice is that our brains do not know muscles, only movement.

By Jennipher Walters for Shape.com Follow these 20 easy fitness tips to make your next ab workout more effective, so that you have more time to sho...

Increasing flexibility throughout your body can help keep your muscles at their peak as well as help prevent injuries. Everyone and anyone can benefit from increasing core stability and flexibility.

By Laura Schwecherl While it's tempting to roll out the exercise mat and crunch away, working out specific abdominal muscles might not carve our ...

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple ru...

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple ru...

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple ru...

Most people bully through crunches the way they were taught in 4th grade gym class. Poor technique will not only frustrate you with a lack of result; it could possibly lead to pain and irritation in your lower back.

With summer rolling in, your sleeves are going to be rolling up. This means bare arms, more neck, and possibly even a little waist is going to show. So today, you'll get five steps to ensure that you look good in your t-shirt this summer!

"Whittle your waist," as they used to say. Unfortunately, spot-reducing doesn't work. However, you can tone the muscles in your midsection with these powerhouse exercises.

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple ru...

By Jessica Smith for Shape.com Twenty top fitness experts reveal their go-to move for a flat, sexy stomach. ...

We often associate the term "spring training" with baseball, but there are more than a few women who look at spring training in a slightly different way.

Ultimately, there are better ways than crunches to get a flat stomach. Here are my top 10 crunch alternatives that will avoid back pain and burn many more calories than crunches.

By Jessica Smith for Shape.com This fast and effective upper-body circuit was designed by fitness expert and star of the "10 Pounds DOWN: Better Bo...