Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

An abdominal muscle strain is an injury that happens when muscles in your stomach area stretch too much or tear. You might also hear it called a pulled stomach muscle. Anyone can strain a stomach ...

Ab muscle stretches can help prevent back pain, improve flexibility, and prepare your body for exercise, among other benefits. Options include yoga poses and other stretches. A strong core is an ...

YouTuber and physician Rohin Francis, MBBS, searches for an explanation to a common medical problem he suffers from: cramps. The following is a partial transcript of this video; note that errors are ...

You may have had that experience of waking up the day after an intense ab workout with aching abdominal muscles. The good news is that it may mean you’re getting stronger. The bad news is that, well, ...

You can learn how to brace your core to avoid straining your lower back and neck while doing abdominal exercises and other lifting moves. “Abdominal bracing happens when you contract the muscles ...

You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

I've had uneven abs and glutes for years, and by that I mean there's a noticeable (at least to me) difference between the size and strength in the muscles on my right and left sides. It may not sound ...

That stubborn belly fat isn’t harmless. Doctors explain how it weakens abdominal muscles, increasing the risk of hernia. Follow these tips to reduce belly fat.