4 Morning Core Drills That Tighten Your Midsection Better Than Crunches After 45

Draw your belly button inward as you breathe into your ribs. Make sure to not over-engage your glutes or hold your breath.
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Are crunches a pain in the neck? Try this ab exercise instead

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Many people don’t use correct form when doing core ...
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Reverse crunches: The core exercise fitness experts swear by for real ab strength

A simple yet powerful movement widely recommended by U.S. trainers to target the lower abs, improve core stability, and ...
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Fitness Myth: Why Crunches Will Not Give You Nice Abs (or A Healthy Back)

Ask anyone at the gym what you should do for a better looking stomach, and they’ll reply with one of the most common fitness myths there is: “You should do crunches for your abs.” The truth is that ...
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The ab exercise that could be damaging your spine

The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...