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Forget sit-ups—a Pilates instructor says this move is more effective for your deep core

A lot of people avoid doing sit-ups because they don’t feel like they have enough core strength to do the move without ...

Forget sit-ups and crunches! I did these 3 standing ab exercises instead, and here's what happened to my core strength and spine

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your core engaged. Place your hands lightly on your temples — remember, they should be resting, not pulling your neck during the exercise. Raise one foot off ...
Yahoo

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 ...
Yahoo

Forget sit-ups — this 10-minute standing ab workout is great for your core strength and posture

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images While classic core exercises like sit-ups, planks and crunches are ...
Hindustan Times

Neurosurgeon rates 9 common gym exercises by how safe they are for your spine: Sit-ups to walking lunges

What are sit-ups, and why are they a high-risk exercise? An abdominal endurance training exercise, sit-ups help strengthen, tighten and tone the abdominal muscles. It is often done by gym-goers who ...

If You're Sitting All Day, You Should Stretch These 5 Muscles

If you do want a stretch, cross your arms in front of your body, then pull your arms back behind you as far as possible. At ...
New York Post

You can’t get abs in 30 days, forget what the fitness influencers say — here’s how long it really takes

As people rush to the gym in an attempt to sculpt their “beach bod” ahead of their summer vacations, they might already be too late, experts say. Despite what fitness gurus on social media are ...