It is, as everyone knows, really quite hard to get the type of six-pack you see on fitness models, and even harder to maintain it. It is, however, far easier to get a four-pack. If you regularly ...

Gym machines help target and build specific muscle groups, making them great for ab exercise. Moves like the Pallof press, leg raise, and cable crunch work all the muscles of your core. Exercise like ...

After years of relying on basic core workouts, I’ve turned to hanging knee raises to build a stronger, more resilient core ...

What’s the best way to build strong abdominal muscles? With sit-ups, right? Well, only up to a point. Performing a variety of abs exercises using solely your bodyweight can help improve your core ...

Compound exercises like squats and deadlifts do well to target your abs while working out. If you want to focus on additional core work, consider adding up to three ab workouts per week. Doing ab and ...

Feeling inspired by Livvy Dune’s abs, but don’t quite have the same amount of hours to spend in the gym as her? We’ve good news: you actually don’t need *that* much time to make a difference when it ...

I’m training for a half marathon, so I’ve been pretty religious about getting in three to four runs per week over the past few months. But with all that running taking up my time, I knew I was ...

I’m training for a half marathon, so I’ve been pretty religious about getting in three to four runs per week over the past few months. But with all that running taking up my time, I knew I was ...

The benefits of strength training are well established, from boosting metabolism to promoting healthy aging. Fortunately, there are many different ways to incorporate strength training, aka resistance ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The strength training ...

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