How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

Here's why crunches are so good for your overall health.
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If You Want Stronger Obliques and 6-Pack Muscles, Try the Side-Lying Crunch

I was doing an at-home workout the other night and didn't like one of the ab exercises the trainer had listed for the oblique muscles, so I decided to swap it out with a side-lying crunch. It's been ...

At 69, Denise Austin Demonstrates 7 Moves for ‘Abs at Any Age’

Here’s how to do each exercise.
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Are crunches a pain in the neck? Try this ab exercise instead

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike regular crunches, which require lifting the upper body off the ground, reverse crunches involve lifting the hips and legs ...
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Ditch Standard Crunches and Try This 1 Variation For a Better Core Workout

I'm not a huge fan of crunches. The move is easy to perform incorrectly and doing so puts a lot of strain on the neck. Another reason I don't love them is that if you're short on time, they aren't the ...
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Your Workout: Pole side crunch

Stand to the side of your pole. Lift your inside leg up and hook it around the pole at hip level. Place your hands on your hips. Engage your abdominals by lifting and pulling in. Squeeze the pole ...

Sit-ups vs. crunches—here’s which is better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.

I'm a Trainer and These 5 Standing Exercises Beat Crunches for Stubborn Belly Pooch After 55

A CSCS trainer shares 5 standing exercises that target belly pooch after 55—no crunches required. Build strength and burn more calories.