Forget crunches and sit-ups: This beginner-friendly core crusher abs workout builds strong muscles without them

Sit on an exercise mat and engage your core. Lean backward to create a V-shape position. If you want to, lift your feet away ...
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No, not sit-ups — I tried this 10-minute standing dumbbell ab workout and it torched my core

As a fitness editor, I love that deep core shake you get after a minute-long plank. That said, if I’m in a busy gym, or I’m taking my workout outside now the weather is nicer, the chances are I’ll ...
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Forget sit-ups — this standing ab exercise targets your obliques and boosts your balance

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — when it comes to building a ...
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Sit-ups vs. crunches: Which exercise builds stronger abs?

Sit-ups target your abdominal muscles, back muscles, and hip flexors, while crunches only target your abdominal muscles. • ...
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Do these 17 standing ab exercises for a stronger core and harder abs

Ab exercises tend to conjure up images of endless sit-ups, leg lifts on a mat and planks. While these movements have their place, standing ab exercises work your core muscles more closely to how they ...
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Traditional crunches won't transform your lower abs — but here's what does

It’s a common fitness dilemma: You’re banging out crunches and planks week after week but still not seeing the strength and muscle tone you want in your lower abs. That’s a sign it’s time to switch up ...