You'll need better moves to build a functional core. Here’s how you can upgrade your workouts.

Sit on the ball with your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on the ball, or on your hips to make it more challenging.

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We'd never strong-arm you, but there are so many benefits to adding a medicine ball to your workout. (Getty Images) I'll admit it: For years, I avoided adding a medicine ball to my workouts. Frankly, ...

Lately, my core routine has felt staler than week-old sourdough bread. Sure, classic moves like crunches, Russian twists, and planks are great (and effective!), but in order to reap the gains of ...

Abs. What guy doesn’t want a chiseled core? Sure, your diet plays a massive role in getting shredded, but hitting both the showy six-pack muscles and the deeper stabilizers matters just as much. The ...

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