“Leg lifts are a fantastic way to target and strengthen the lower abdominal muscles and hip flexors,” says Andrew White, NASM ...

The reach-through upgrades the basic side plank by adding a rotational challenge. Reaching through fires up your obliques and ...

The reverse crunch is a simple core exercise that targets those hard-to-hit lower abs — without straining your neck and back.

Discover 7 effective core exercises that go beyond basic crunches to tighten your stomach, improve posture, and enhance daily ...

Working your abdominal muscles is important for more ... Contract your abs and slowly lift your legs upwards at a 35-45 degree angle. Lift your arms at the same time so that they are parallel ...

It also helps with both external rotation, which is when the knee and hip open away from the body, and abduction, which is when the leg lifts away ... Strong abdominal muscles help support the ...

“Leg raises will work all of your abdominal muscles ... rather than your abs, to lift the legs. Make sure that your arms are relaxed, your palms are down, and all of the work is coming from ...

To do a plank with a leg lift: Get into a plank position ... Take a deep breath in, and engage your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor. Think about sucking your belly button into your spine ...

No matter which variations you follow, crunches have the advantage over sit-ups of being able to better target abdominal muscles. "Because the movement is smaller, you can control momentum more," ...

Your core = everything; abs = specific abdominal muscles ... B) At the same time, and with control, lift arms, head, shoulder blades, and legs off the floor. C) Hold for 20 seconds then return ...

Physical exam was normal save for diffuse mild abdominal tenderness and a single area of bruising on the lower leg (Figure). Laboratory workup identified elevated liver function tests — which is ...