Patrick Murphy never does hanging knee raises because they work the hip flexors more than the abs. The celebrity trainer said Russian twists are ineffective too, and can lead to back pain. Instead, he ...

Sit-up test after 55: A board-certified wellness coach shares benchmarks for men and women, plus safe form tips to improve.

The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...

Spine-related problems are also known as Spinal stenosis which includes injuries or any other kinds of issues that affect the spines. Some of the symptoms for the Spine related issues are lower back ...

If you've been nursing a bad back for a while—and your doctor has ruled out anything serious—the McKenzie Method is an effective method for managing lower-back pain at home. Also known as the McKenzie ...

Strengthen your core without hurting your lower back with these tips for movements to avoid or try.

While at the Perform Better Functional Training Summit, I learned from leading spine researcher, Stuart McGill, an exercise that can certainly damage your spine. The Leg Press exerts enormous ...