Starting your morning with stretches can reduce the risk of injury in the long run. Here are five to try when you wake up.

Start lying on right side with right forearm on the ground, forming a straight line from head to feet, feet, knees, and hips stacked on top of each other. Remember to have the elbow directly under ...

Press-ups are a go-to for building upper-body strength, hitting the chest, shoulders, and triceps in one efficient move. But they mainly work in a single plane of motion. There is another upper-body ...

Shrenik Avlani 4 min read 18 Jun 2025, 03:20 PM IST Popular weighted core exercises include plank dumbbell drags and hanging knee raises with some weight added. (iStockphoto) ...

How To Do A Shoulder Tap A standard plank is performed with your forearms on the floor, but shoulder taps start in a high plank position (think the top of a push-up). This setup may feel more ...

Lie in a side plank position with your arm extended to the ceiling. Lower your arm, 'threading' through below your hip and extend back up. Keep your hips up and high! 20. Russian twist ...

Keeping your core engaged, lower your left forearm to the floor, then your right so you’re in a forearm plank. With your back flat, push through each arm to return to a high plank.

Foam rolling is a relatively affordable and easy-to-use exercise technique to promote muscle recovery and improve performance. Discover 9 exercises to benefit your back, legs, and neck.

Shutterstock A strong plank means more than just stiff arms and gritted teeth. This challenge forces you to engage your shoulders, glutes, legs, and abs together, all while keeping your spine in ...

Over 40? If you can hold a plank this long with perfect form, your core strength is top-tier. See where you stand.