While ab exercises like the situp and crunch tend to get all the glory, there are plenty of other moves that work the region just as effectively. And there is something to be said for adding variety ...

It’s kind of strange, if you think about it, that the sit-up should be a thing in the first place. In what world would we have to lie down and sit up repeatedly, until our bellies are sore? What are ...

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Sit-ups have seemingly been a staple in our training programmes since time began. Despite their omnipresence, they are ...

While typically filed under the “core move” category, sit-ups do more than fire up your midsection. “Sit-ups are more intense and target more muscles than a traditional crunch,” Alison Staples, coach ...

Sit-ups may seem like a basic and simple exercise. After all, to do this classic exercise, you just have to lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, raise your torso towards ...

When most people think of a strong core or achieving abs, the first exercise that comes to mind is often sit-ups. While sit-ups have long been a go-to for strengthening the core, they're not always ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Core strength testing has come a long way from the straight-legged, twisting sit-ups used before World War II. We've moved on to bent-knee sit-ups, to crunches and now to the plank pose or hanging ...