These 7 standing ab exercises target your core without a single sit-up or crunch — and they’re great for your posture too

This standing abs routine strengthens your core, boosts posture, and lays the foundation for a stronger, more balanced body.
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Who needs planks? The crunch clap exercise builds powerhouse core muscles without weights

Sit-ups can be a great way to strengthen your abdominal muscles that sit around your stomach. But they can quickly get repetitive and its easy to accidentally lose your form, so when boredom strikes, ...
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Are crunches a pain in the neck? Try this ab exercise instead

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11 Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core Better Than Sit-Ups

The best bodyweight exercises targeting the core include functional, full-core training exercises like the dead bug, bird dog ...

6 Core Exercises That Flatten Lower Belly in 30 Days After 50

Target your lower abs with six expert moves that pull your waist in, support your spine, and flatten your belly after 50.

The major differences between sit-ups and crunches — and which one is best for you

Both sit-ups and crunches can help target your core muscles, but there are key differences between the two ab workouts.

Want strong abs? Personal trainers say to skip crunches and do these 6 exercises instead.

Exercises like hanging leg raises or the Pallof Press can work your abs better than sit-ups — and anyone can do them regardless of fitness level.