Today, ab workouts are on the agenda—so it’s time to hit the mat and get started, right? Not necessarily, how about trying a ...

It's no secret that a stronger core improves balance, posture, and overall strength. Plus, if you're looking to sculpt more defined abs, it’s a key part of the equation. But not everyone wants to ...

Crunches are beneficial if you’re trying to target just your abdominal muscles, but if you’re looking to build functional ...

Crunches aren’t bad, in fact they’re good if you’re looking to strengthen your abdominal muscles (although we’d argue there are better variations out there, like the cable crunch). However, if it’s ...

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When it comes to strengthening and sculpting your core, it’s time to think outside the crunch box. “It’s your center pillar, the powerhouse of your body,” says Brynn Jinnett, founder of the Refine ...

Exercises like hanging leg raises or the Pallof Press can work your abs better than sit-ups — and anyone can do them regardless of fitness level.

Both sit-ups and crunches can help target your core muscles, but there are key differences between the two ab workouts.

Many people don’t use correct form when doing core workouts, which puts stress on the neck and back. Neck pain is an especially common complaint when people do abdominal crunches. Although crunches ...