Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Many people don’t use correct form when doing core ...

This exercise only targets the abdominal muscles, so it’s not a functional core workout. Crunches can be hard on your back and neck, and may not be safe for everyone. Share on Pinterest The crunch is ...

Sit-ups and crunches are two of the most well-known abdominal exercises and often have a permanent place in workout plans. However, there are now many opinions and studies questioning the ...

Abs is the shortened term for your abdominal or core muscles. The ab muscles are located in the trunk of your body under the chest and above your pelvis. Doing ab workouts can directly impact nearly ...

Sure, crunches were the gold standard ab exercise for decades, but in today’s fitness climate, trainers flinch at the thought of their clients striving toward a flat stomach with this move. The long ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Planks are better at building core strength because ...