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Crunches can help you get abs – but they do more than that.

While many workout regimens flame out as quickly as it took them to start trending, others stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga, for instance, have been ...

Forget sit-ups and crunches! I did these 3 standing ab exercises instead, and here's what happened to my core strength and spine

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your core engaged. Place your hands lightly on your temples — remember, they should be resting, not pulling your neck during the exercise. Raise one foot off ...

The major differences between sit-ups and crunches — and which one is best for you

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

4 chair exercises that target belly fat better than planks for those over 50

These chair exercises tackle belly fat effectively, giving older adults a simple way to strengthen their core.
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11 Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core Better Than Sit-Ups

The best bodyweight exercises targeting the core include functional, full-core training exercises like the dead bug, bird dog ...

A trainer says to do this 10-minute workout instead of crunches if you want to build functional core strength

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