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Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Planks are better at building core strength because they engage the deepest layer of your ab muscles.Crunches mainly target the surface abs—the “six-pack” muscles—and are ...

You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

Sit-ups (where the upper body is lifted completely) and crunches (where only the shoulder blades lift off the ground) are classic abdominal exercises. Photo: Getty Images Sit-ups and crunches are two ...

A Bosu ball is a great fitness tool to challenge your balance — have you ever tried standing on one of these?! — and stability moving through an exercise. Alexia Clark, NASM-certified personal trainer ...

Most runners are aware that although strength and conditioning work might not be as much fun as the actual running, building a strong core is a vital way to maintain your body’s stability and ...

While sculpted abdominal muscles are often featured in advertisements, social media posts and magazine articles, there is more to strong abs than good looks. Strong abdominal muscles are key to ...

Tired of doing crunches every time you want to target your abs? Switch up your routine with this game-changing, tummy-toning, seven-minute ab workout. Do it at home or in the gym, but no matter where ...

There are many ways to do a plank, from straight-arm, side, and one-legged planks to plank knee taps and jacks. These moves ...

While many people may want to increase their muscle mass primarily to improve physical fitness, some are also after a more attractive physique. Glutes, triceps, obliques and chest muscles are all ...

Trainers see many of the same mistakes regularly when it comes to core training. Personal trainer Faisal Abdalla told Insider three of the most common ones, and how to fix them. For example, you ...