That's why Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. uses smart variations of standard exercises like the row to spice up his workout. Flipping the script doesn't just change your ...

Pullups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back.

Planks are one of the most effective exercises because they fire up so many muscles at once, especially the core and upper body. You can make them even harder — you know you want to! — by adding a ...

If you're considering some different plank exercises to your workout repertoire, it's probably because you've nailed perfect plank technique, right? Because, if you're not comfortable with the OG move ...

Until very recently, my upper body strength has been questionable, at best. My core strength, however, has never been better - something I’m attributing to my dedication to home Pilates workouts and ...

When I started CrossFit almost four years ago, I thought it was strange that we didn't specifically work our abs. But so many of the exercises we do are full-body moves that target our core more than ...

Whether you love or hate ‘em, your core routine isn’t complete without at least one plank. They may make your abs shake and burn, but they’re actually helping you build total-body strength. “Planks ...

Planking is a great way to add strength-building to your exercise routine. Variations exist to help people of all ability levels. Maintaining a strong core is important for improving stability, ...