Abdominal Exercises and Core Strength

Core Muscle Strength and Stability Test
There are many exercises available for developing strong abs and building core strength, but few methods offered for evaluating that strength. The Core Muscle Strength and Stability Test as a way to determine your current core strength and gauge your progress over time.

Core Stability
ihis article Identifies the key muscles in the truck and how to best to train them.

SuperAbs Resource Manual

Oblique Sit Up

The Basics of Pilates - Focusing on Core Strength
Pilates tones up the torso like no other discipline.

17 Great Abdominal Exercises to Try
A list of the best and most effective ab exercises for strengthening and firming your abdominals.

Core Strength Program, Part I
The program used by Michael Ricci, a USAT certified coach.

Core Strength Program, Part II
Part two of the Core strength program used by Michael Ricci, a USAT certified coach.

Tips for Better Abs
How to develop a stronger, flatter midsection

Hanging Leg Raise - QuickTime

Knees to Chest Ab Exercise

Medicine Ball Sit-ups

Ab Training That Really Works

Expert Roundtable Discussion: Core Strength Training

Abdominal Muscle Anatomy Diagram

The Physician and Sportsmedicine: The Right Way to Do Sit-Ups

Top Infomercial Exercise Equipment Reviewed

Medicine Ball Twister with Partner

Crunch and Toss with Medicine Ball

Oblique Crunches with Medicine Ball

Standing Reverse Wood Chop with Medicine Ball

Standing Oblique Twists with Medicine Ball

Seated Reverse Wood Chop with Medicine Ball

Lunge Cross-Overs with Medicine Ball

Prone Knee Pull-Ins on Exercise Ball

Strengthen Your Abdominals with Stability Balls
A nice fact sheet from the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Six Picks for Six Packs

Abdominal Routines -- Beginner to Advanced
This site includes notes and photos for proper technique.

How to Perform 8 Basic Ab Exercises
Take a look at the proper form for crunches and Curls.

Core Strength Stability Training
Core stability training is essential to sports performance and injury prevention.

Best and Worst Abdominal Exercises
A recent study ranked common ab exercises from best to worst.

Best Ab Exercise Equipment
Everyone wants great abs. These products may help you achieve your goal of getting those six-pack abs.