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Less sit-ups, more ‘compound exercises’ — here’s the one abs exercise you can do to strengthen your whole core

Not that fussed about sit-ups? Me neither, so I say sweep them to one side and hit more muscles in one go using the good old do-it-all compound exercise — a multi-joint, multi-muscle move that hits ...
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Forget sit-ups — use this 10-minute standing abs workout to build a strong core

While classic core exercises like sit-ups and crunches are certainly an effective way to train your abs, they are not the only way. If you prefer to stay standing for your workouts, then this ...
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Ditch the sit-ups: Why weightlifting coaches use these 3 power moves for an unstoppable core

Forget boring crunches; elite strength coaches reveal the compound lifts that build real-world stability, bulletproof your ...
USA Today

Crunches can help you get abs – but they do more than that.

While many workout regimens flame out as quickly as it took them to start trending, others stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga, for instance, have been ...