When selecting abdominal bracing exercises, it’s best to choose ones that strengthen your core muscles along with ones that focus on more dynamic types of stability. Some exercises can ...

To take the next step, you have to look at the four categories of movement (and anti- movement) that you will master as this ...

A 15-minute standing abs workout effectively builds core strength, balance, and stability—outperforming crunches by training ...

Now, brace your core and lift your knees toward your chest. Pause at the top, then take two to three seconds to lower your legs back to the starting position; Dragon Flag.

Deep core bracing is especially helpful during resistance training, DiSalvo says. When your deep core is adequately supporting your spine, you can protect against back strain and focus on working ...

These 3 isometric holds test your true core strength, stability, and coordination—no gym or crunches required.

As you move through your workout, make sure you’re properly bracing your core. For lifting, the goal is to create something like a “pressurized barrel” with your core muscles, Ribble says.

Activating your core means creating “a brace, by drawing your belly button into your spine, as if you’re about to get punched in the stomach,” said Anatolia Vick, assistant director of ...