In case you didn't already know, adding weights to your workouts is a sure-fire way to up the intensity and reach all kinds of goals, whether you're trying to get stronger, lose weight, or even boost ...

Bicep, Butt and Ab Blaster: Use 5- to 8-pound free weights. Standing with right foot on the ground, bring left leg forward into a knee raise at a 90-degree angle. Holding one weight in each hand, ...

Don’t quite like doing plank? Are crunches your worst enemy? You're in luck! This workout doesn’t require you to do any floor ab exercises, so you can safely erase sit-ups out of your mind too. In ...

Core work can be uncomfortable, not just because it burns so good in the ab area, but because in most floor-based exercises, the neck and back get pulled along for the ride and can be easily tweaked.

We love a plank hold as much as the next girl, and we’ll bicycle kick our way through just about anything. But if you’re looking for new ways to work your core that don’t involve face planting ...

Bouncy plank jacks and painful crunches aren't the only exercises that strengthen your abs. Presented by Allegra, this entire ab series is done while standing. Whether you're working out on the go, or ...

While crunches, sit-ups, planks, and other floor-bound movements are effective core-strengthening exercises, standing abdominal workouts offer unique benefits, especially for runners. If you’re ...

Forget dropping to the floor for endless crunches. Celebrity trainers have discovered that some of the most effective core-strengthening moves actually happen while standing up. These expert-approved ...

The best core exercises don't necessarily require you to get on the floor. These seven standing variations are sure to ...

When it comes to working the core, many of us habitually roll out a yoga mat and hop down to the floor. But did you know that it’s possible to work your abs while standing? Common floor exercises like ...