Engaging your transverse abdominis strengthens the core, flattens the belly, and enhances stability, reducing back pain and injury risk. Simple, at-home exercises like bird dogs and planks can help ...

Most people train their core with good intentions but poor results. Endless crunches, rushed planks, and random workouts ...

Most people striving to reduce body fat and get in shape look at their stomachs to see if they're making progress. If you've graduated from ab exercises for beginners, are prioritizing compound ...

Place your hands lightly on the bed for balance if needed. Lower one leg toward the mattress with control. Stop just before ...

Personal trainers frequently get asked for the best exercises to flatten the stomach. While ab workouts can help with that, they also provide so much more than the aesthetic of a toned stomach area.

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The transversus abdominis muscle helps support your spine and ...

I haven't always loved abs exercises. My old routine of post-run crunches and planks was not it. Lately, I've found more motivating moves (hi, practicing pilates everyday and a kettlebell abs workout) ...

Not feeling like hitting the gym today? No problem! All you need is a yoga mat and 20 minutes to strengthen your core—no crunches required. Part of the Women's Health Ultimate Abs Challenge, this ...