If you’re over the same old sit-ups and crunches, why not invite a kettlebell into your core training? Here’s a simple ...

Crunches and situps are both ab exercises that target your core, but they aren't the same. Here's how to choose the best ...

Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand on your shoulders. Raise the dumbbells overhead, ...

Explore the differences between decline crunches and sit-ups. Find out what muscles each targets, and learn proper form to enhance your core training.

While classic core exercises like sit-ups and crunches are certainly an effective way to train your abs, they are not the only way. If you prefer to stay standing for your workouts, then this ...

Despite writing about fitness for a living, when I found out I was pregnant with my son, I was overwhelmed with everything I couldn’t do when it came to working out. I knew crunches, sit-ups and ...

One of the benefits of working your core is boosting stability and control in your mid-section. When we refer to the deep core muscles, we’re talking about a few groups, like the transverse abdominis, ...

Q: I have heard that doing sit-ups and crunches does not burn stomach fat and that they in fact build muscles underneath the fat, thus making your stomach look bigger. An exercise equipment salesman ...

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