The term "lower abs" is actually a misnomer—your rectus abdominis muscle, or abdominal wall, actually covers your entire midsection and connects at your pelvis. Still, women (and men!) are constantly searching for exercises that will help eliminate that dreaded lower-belly pooch. (We got your attention, right?) And now the search is over! Most of these effective exercises target multiple abdominal muscles, so you'll maximize...

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Workout details: Do a quick dynamic warm-up (1-2 minutes of jumping rope, jacks, or high-knee marches), and then do 1 set of the prescribed number of reps (or time) for each exercise. Move quickly from one move to the next with little rest in between. After you've finished the last exercise, rest 1-2 minutes, and then repeat the entire circuit 1 more time for...

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Mix up your abs routine with this circuit that takes top moves from three belly-toning practices—Pilates, yoga, and ballet—to strengthen your midsection and erase any muffin top. Try it on its own for a complete workout or tag it to the end of a cardio session for an extra core challenge (which is never a bad thing!). Live in NYC and want to...

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A six-pack may look strong, but looks can be deceiving. If you’re focusing only on the muscles you can see in the mirror, like the rectus abdominus and the obliques, you may be setting yourself up for bad posture and lower back pain. For a strong, functional, and attractive core, you also need to include exercises that strengthen deeper muscles, like the transverse...

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Fine-tune your benching and watch your pressing improve in minutes Benching seems simple - just grab the bar and start pressing, aiming not to crush your own rib-cage. But in reality, a few simple tweaks can make all the difference between a pigeon chest and blown rotator cuffs and an impressive bench. Here's some technique tips for correct form along with a few...

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Don’t stick with the same old moves – shake up your workout to wake up your muscles, burn more fat and get ripped Whether you’re hitting the gym to improve your sporting performance or look your best, establishing a solid muscle base and lowering body fat are the goal of most training regimes. Finding the best regime for you, your body shape and...

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