Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves ...

Lie facedown on the mat with legs extended straight and arms down at sides, palms down. Contract glutes and lower back ...

Discover how the transverse abdominis, your body's natural internal back brace, could be the unaddressed root cause of your ...

Cole Barash for The New York Times Surrounding the spine are the core muscles. Although we tend to think of our core as the abdominals, it also includes the deep back muscles, as well as the hip ...

Weak abdominal muscles can result in poor core strength, which can cause lower back pain. The transversus abdominis (TA) is a deep abdominal muscle that helps stabilize the spine. The abdominal ...

How to: Benefits: Toe taps are great for targeting your deep abdominal muscles and lower abs, as well as stabilising the lower back and pelvis. How to: Benefits: A favourite on the gym floor ...

Standing core exercises strengthen the deep core muscles and those hard-to-target ... core engaged, shoulders back, chest proud. Contract abs and lean to the left as you slide the weight down ...