They’re often lumped together as “ab exercises,” but crunches and situps aren’t the same thing — and choosing the right one can impact your results (and your spine). So, if your goal is stronger abs, ...

If you've ever wondered (mid-crunch, most likely) exactly how many sit ups you should be doing every day to optimise your fitness, then you're in the right place - this is exactly the type of question ...

“Sit-ups primarily train your rectus abdominis or your ‘six-pack’ muscle, along with hip flexors and some deep core ...

Whilst almost anyone can do a crunch or a sit-up, for most of us the higher reps remain the preserve of avid gym-goers, Olympians and celebrities. However, in reality, physiologists and personal ...

Exercises like dead bugs help lengthen and strengthen the hip flexors in a controlled position, which improves form and can help offset the effects of sitting too much, adds Dickinson. Lie faceup, ...