Not everyone enjoys doing crunches in an ab workout, and I include myself in that group. For me, it's how uncomfortable the ground feels on my back and neck as I move through the exercise. Trainer ...

Think endless sit-ups are the secret to toned abs? Top trainers say you’re wasting your time — and there’s a smarter way to build real core strength.

When you hear the words “core workout,” you probably think of the planks and crunches you bust out after spending 30 minutes on the treadmill, or the sit-ups you do during Mad Men commercial breaks.

Ab routines often rely on mainstays like crunches and planks to help you feel the burn. And for good reason: When done properly, crunches work multiple ab and back muscles, and planks are a whole dang ...

You don’t need a gym full of weights to build the kind of core strength you’re aiming for. While many people turn to weighted ab exercises, online trainer James Stirling says you can achieve it with ...

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, ...

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