If you’re looking to tone your core, the bicycle crunch is a good addition to your workout. It has the benefits of the standard crunch, but it engages additional core muscles — working your internal ...

How to do it: Stand with your back to the wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands lightly behind your head. Slowly ...

Imagine this: You’ve fallen flat in a field, an entire football team is barreling toward you — and no one’s around to lend a hand. Could you get back on your feet? If the answer is no, it’s time to ...

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 ...

1. Kettlebell standing oblique crunch – 3 sets of 15 on each side 2. Partner/wall medicine ball throws – 3 sets of 15 on each side 3. Swiss ball oblique toss (or just hold the ball) – 3 sets of 10-15 ...

To get your abs to pop, you need to lose body fat and strengthen your abdominal muscles. While doing crunches and situps may activate the abs, these exercises don't target as many core muscles—like ...

Planks, sit-ups and bicycle crunches – you probably know the drill for a weekly core strength routine by now, and maybe it’s starting to feel a bit stale. So why not add some bite to your moves by ...

They’re often lumped together as “ab exercises,” but crunches and situps aren’t the same thing — and choosing the right one can impact your results (and your spine). So, if your goal is stronger abs, ...