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 ...

If your goal is a visibly stronger core, remember there’s no single method that guarantees a six-pack. Forget gimmicks and ...

Our abdominal muscles are more than simply about aesthetics though. They’re a key part of our core and enable spinal flexion and extension, while the obliques help with lateral flexion and extension.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you've completed a core workout—or 100 of them—over the years, you likely know what crunches are ...

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.

Better posture. Weak upper abs often result in poor posture and spinal misalignment, but by targeting these muscles, you can ...

Pilates is well-known for its core-strengthening benefits as the movements are primarily designed to target these muscles and (despite sample sizes often being small), studies show this too. One study ...

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The benefits of reverse crunches, plus how to make them easier and harder. Walk into any workout class with ab-toning in the description and it’s a safe bet that you’re about to do at least a few ...

Sit-ups and crunches both target your core muscles, but work differently. You can use both exercises to build strength, endurance, and control.