Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

Maintaining a strong, stable core is among the most common fitness recommendations given to everyone from athletes to people with chronic pain. Terms like "core exercise" and "core activation" get a ...

This 7-minute bodyweight test after 60 uses wall sits, planks, and glute bridges to assess strength, stability, and endurance.

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

Use this 2-minute burpee test to see where you rank after 45, plus tips to improve technique, power, and conditioning.

Aim for a 45–90 second plank after 50. Learn how to test safely, spot form red flags, and build real core endurance.

In my years of carrying out movement assessments (22 clients and counting this week alone) and spending far too much of my life in gyms, I have seen more than my fair share of poor squat form. The ...

Background Impaired core stability has been suggested to influence lower extremity functioning and might contribute to the development of acute lower extremity injuries. Prospective studies that ...