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Looking to amp up your core workout with a move that really targets those stubborn lower abs? Enter the reverse crunch. This exercise zeroes in on those hard-to-reach lower abdominal muscles, helping ...

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, ...

Bouncy plank jacks and painful crunches aren't the only exercises that strengthen your abs. Presented by Allegra, this entire ab series is done while standing. Whether you're working out on the go, or ...

Park the overprescribed crunches, planks, or Russian twists and sweep aside the standard bodyweight core exercises. Give your next abs workout a refresh with these three kettlebell abs exercises ...

If you’re looking to tone your core, the bicycle crunch is a good addition to your workout. It has the benefits of the standard crunch, but it engages additional core muscles — working your internal ...

This workout is a great alternative to your standard crunches because it uses the support of a wall. Dianna Falzarano, from Dynamic Fitness, shows us how to get it done.

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.

I’m suspicious of any workout that promises to deliver results in a short amount of time. I’ve never been one of those people who could hit the gym hard for a week and see a change in my body. Any ...

Try 5 gentle bed exercises that target your lower belly after 60, protecting your joints while tightening your core at home.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Planks are better at building core strength because ...