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Still doing sit-ups? This one core exercise builds stronger abs without hurting your spine

If sit-ups leave your back sore or your results stuck, this smarter core move could change everything.
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Less sit-ups, more ‘compound exercises’ — here’s the one abs exercise you can do to strengthen your whole core

Not that fussed about sit-ups? Me neither, so I say sweep them to one side and hit more muscles in one go using the good old do-it-all compound exercise — a multi-joint, multi-muscle move that hits ...

This simple Pilates exercise is worth six regular sit-ups. Here’s why I use it to work on my spinal mobility and deep core strength

According to Joseph Pilates, the founder of the famous movement, one Pilates roll-up is worth six regular sit-ups. This is ...
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 ...

Not planks, sit-ups or crunches: I use this simple Pilates exercise daily to target my deep core and improve my hip mobility

Here’s how to do the Pilates butterfly: Start by lying on your back and engaging your core, keeping your lower back pressed ...
Runner's World

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

When I first started running, I thought that a solid core workout involved blasting through some crunches and sit-ups, then checking for any signs of visible ab definition. It turns out that I had ...
USA Today

How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

Workout regimens often flame out as quickly as it takes them to start trending. But others can stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga have been around for ...