Crunches are great for strengthening and toning your core muscles, specifically the rectus abdominis (AKA your six-pack) and ...

Try for three sets of 15 crunches. Types of crunches The list of crunch variations is long, with new types being added all of the time. Boat crunches, penguin crunches, and standing side crunches ...

And so it was with great enthusiasm that I took on the challenge of a variation on the standard crunch. And no ordinary variation, either. A reverse crunch, but with added leg lift (or hip raise).

Crunches have a long-standing history as the ... only enables full core muscle activation but also provides a base for variation to increase emphasis on specific areas and benefits.

Crunches target the abdominal muscles ... squeezing your glutes and engaging your core as you lift your hips. Add variations, such as single-leg bridges ...

Different plank variations in your workout routine can maximise your core strength improve stability and enhance overall ...

Ready to torch your obliques? I added this simple standing ab exercise to my routine for a week. Here’s how I got on.

I tried this 7-minute abs workout that makes you do your reps to the beat of a Daft Punk song and it was a surprisingly good way to stay motivated.

This week: weighted crunches. If you’ve been doing the same circuit of ab exercises every week for months on end, your workout probably needs a makeover. And how about adding weights to some of ...

Want a no-equipment abs exercise that can be done anywhere—but *so over* basic crunches? Enter ... technique, variations, and more. Lie face-up on the floor with legs and arms straight.