You don't need sit-ups to sculpt strong abs, just these 4 moves and a kettlebell

You can build a strong, sculpted core without sit-ups, crunches, or planks using one kettlebell.

I teach mobility for a living: Unstick your hips and strengthen your abs using 5 moves that are better than sit-ups and Russian twists

You can build stronger core muscles while strengthening and lengthening your hips with this five-move routine.

Sit-Ups Vs. Crunches—Here’s Which Is Better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.

Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture

Credit: I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade and credit it with keeping me injury-free as I’ve trained for six marathons and rebuilding my core and pelvic floor postpartum. Pilates ...

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.

Why I Stopped Doing Sit-Ups and Started Doing These Core Exercises Instead

Exercises like dead bugs help lengthen and strengthen the hip flexors in a controlled position, which improves form and can help offset the effects of sitting too much, adds Dickinson. Lie faceup, ...