Crunches aren’t bad, in fact they’re good if you’re looking to strengthen your abdominal muscles (although we’d argue there ...

If you don't like lying on the floor for core workouts then you'll love this all standing ab routine. All you need is a pair of dumbells and these five moves.

Today, ab workouts are on the agenda—so it’s time to hit the mat and get started, right? Not necessarily, how about trying a ...

Longevity isn’t necessarily the best measuring stick for greatness. Just because lots of people continue to do something, that doesn't necessarily mean that you should too. Take one of the most common ...

Ab routines often rely on mainstays like crunches and planks to help you feel the burn. And for good reason: When done properly, crunches work multiple ab and back muscles, and planks are a whole dang ...

When it comes to strengthening and sculpting your core, it’s time to think outside the crunch box. “It’s your center pillar, the powerhouse of your body,” says Brynn Jinnett, founder of the Refine ...

Not feeling like hitting the gym today? No problem! All you need is a yoga mat and 20 minutes to strengthen your core—no crunches required. Part of the Women's Health Ultimate Abs Challenge, this ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you've completed a core workout—or 100 of them—over the years, you likely know what crunches are ...

Ask anyone at the gym what you should do for a better looking stomach, and they’ll reply with one of the most common fitness myths there is: “You should do crunches for your abs.” The truth is that ...

Sit-ups (where the upper body is lifted completely) and crunches (where only the shoulder blades lift off the ground) are classic abdominal exercises. Photo: Getty Images Sit-ups and crunches are two ...