I don't think I'm alone in saying sit-ups aren't fun. I don't know if it's because I need to have someone or something there to make sure my feet stay put on the ground during the full movement or ...

When you hear "ab workout," your mind probably goes to sit-ups and crunches, lying on your back. Yet research shows that these aren’t actually the best exercises for targeting the muscles in your ...

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 ...

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Ab exercises tend to conjure up images of endless sit-ups, leg lifts on a mat and planks. While these movements have their place, standing ab exercises work your core muscles more closely to how they ...

By targeting your ab muscles in an upright position, the workout becomes more functional as it relates to running.

It’s a common fitness dilemma: You’re banging out crunches and planks week after week but still not seeing the strength and muscle tone you want in your lower abs. That’s a sign it’s time to switch up ...