Getting visible abs is a goal for many men, and fitness companies cash in—pushing everything from fat-burning supplements to ab machines that promise a rock-solid core. But if you’ve ever earned a ...

Sunny Andrews is a bodybuilder, fitness influencer, and full-time doctor. She spoke to Insider about how she built her abs. Andrews favors hanging leg raises, but keeping your diet in check is key too ...

While a lot of effective core exercises have you working out on a mat on the floor, there are other loftier options. Just look up to add some variety to your core routine, and try a hanging leg raise.

Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Leg lifts or leg raises work the core as well as the hips and low back, making them a great move to master for improved overall strength. While situps and crunches work the abs, they don’t recruit ...