Set your core on fire and get abs of steel with these moves
by Gwenn Jones, CPT, CYT | February 6, 2025
A strong core isn’t just about having nice abs–it’s about building lean muscle and strength to support your entire body. A strong midsection has several health benefits, such as better posture, increased stability, improved balance, enhanced flexibility, and more.
But it takes more than just crunches to build a strong core. Full-body workouts that target the stomach and engage several muscle groups at once can really give your tummy the strength it needs to support your body.
If you’re ready to take your workouts to the next level, try these five routines that will challenge you while building stamina, strength, and endurance.
Workout: Stability and Balance
The core is on fire with these full-body moves. As the plank blends shoulder stability, full abdominal engagement, and tons of back muscles, it shines in endurance building. And don’t be fooled with the squat to single-leg deadlift; while the legs and glutes are fired up, the core holds us up. And best of all—no equipment.
