Not everyone enjoys doing crunches in an ab workout, and I include myself in that group. For me, it's how uncomfortable the ground feels on my back and neck as I move through the exercise. Trainer ...

You don’t need a gym full of weights to build the kind of core strength you’re aiming for. While many people turn to weighted ab exercises, online trainer James Stirling says you can achieve it with ...

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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 ...

Achieving visible six-pack abs isn’t about endless crunches or gimmicks. It requires targeted core training, disciplined ...

When you hear the words “core workout,” you probably think of the planks and crunches you bust out after spending 30 minutes on the treadmill, or the sit-ups you do during Mad Men commercial breaks.

We tapped a top trainer to break down the golden-era moves that sculpted serious six-packs, and why they still work today. Flip through any health and fitness magazine from the last few decades and ...