No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core

Think about squeezing your core, bracing your abdominal muscles as if you were to be punched in the stomach. Moving slowly ...

How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

Here's why crunches are so good for your overall health.

No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

Here are the four exercises to try.

Sit-ups vs. crunches—here’s which is better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.

‘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.
Tom's Guide

Forget sit-ups — this 4-move ab workout targets your deepest core muscles

Workouts I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors: These are the 4 core exercises I wish everyone would do before they turn 60 Fitness ‘I’m a Pilates teacher and these are the 5 core exercises I ...
Women's Health

This is how many sit-ups you should do every day for real results

The classic sit-up is a workout staple. Whether you've become all too familiar with the movement in your weekend HIIT class or eked out those last few reps while following a home workout video, you've ...

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, ...