Objectives —To determine the effect of different training schedules on the cross sectional area (CSA) of the lumbar multifidus muscle in patients with chronic low back pain. Methods —Each of 59 nine ...

Multifidus: Your spine is supported by the multifidus, a powerful back muscle. Erector spinae: The back muscle known as the erector spinae helps you stand up straight by extending your trunk. 3 ...

According to Fitness Coach, Elise Young, these four simple bodyweight exercises can lay the foundation ... trunk of your body like a corset – the multifidus, which runs along your spine, the pelvic ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer reveals how she can always tell when a client is neglecting their deep core and her top exercises to try.

Ditch sit-ups and build real core strength with this 10-minute plan. Tone your abs and pelvic floor using breath-focused, low ...

Ditch planks for a 6-minute Pilates core finisher that targets deep muscles fast, boosts stability, and enhances posture.

Multi-joint exercises, on the other hand, make it possible to train with heavier weights as the load is distributed across several joints. The movement is made possible by tensing so-called muscle ...

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and dumbbells or a barbell in front of you, to start. Slightly bend your knees and ...

You don’t need tons of time or equipment — simple bodyweight exercises can help you increase your muscle mass, strength, and bone density. We’ve taken a look at the best exercises for menopause here, ...