I'm not a huge fan of crunches. The move is easy to perform incorrectly and doing so puts a lot of strain on the neck. Another reason I don't love them is that if you're short on time, they aren't the ...

Planks are better at building core strength because they engage the deepest layer of your ab muscles. Crunches mainly target the surface abs—the “six-pack” muscles—and are better at improving ...

Anyone who hits a gym regularly would have heard of bicycle crunches! They are a classic core-strengthening exercise that is a favourite of many trainers. Why? Because it makes you feel the burn in ...

While many workout regimens flame out as quickly as it took them to start trending, others stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga, for instance, have been ...

They’re often lumped together as “ab exercises,” but crunches and situps aren’t the same thing — and choosing the right one can impact your results (and your spine). So, if your goal is stronger abs, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If your body were a bicycle, your abs and back muscles—your core—would be the frame. You need a ...