Many people don’t think many ab exercises are better than sit-ups because of how accessible they are. You just need the ground, your body weight, and maybe a mat. However, to reap the benefits ...

The point of the sit-up is to bring the sternum and the pelvic cavity close together. Starting at about 180 degrees and using the stomach muscles, bring the body up 30 degrees but no more.

Crunches aren't just the secret to a toned tummy; they're also a calorie-burning powerhouse. Discover how to maximize your ...

Leg lifting exercises are efficient at targeting your lower abdominal muscles — think leg raises or reverse crunches, for example. But you don’t need to move your joints and muscles through a range of ...

As a personal trainer, I believe sit-ups have a time and a place ... during seated ab workouts is to think of the L-shape your body creates. Press the backs of your legs gently into the mat ...

Applicants raise their upper body until their elbows touch the mid ... Those who complete at least 57 sit-ups in a minute can earn 10 points, the most given. FBI Everyone gets a minute to complete ...

Whether you outright loathe doing a sit-up or you are simply looking to freshen ... muscles but they'll also target some of your upper body muscles including your shoulders and triceps.

“I don’t rate sit-ups at all,” says Cody Lewin ... your core muscles will have to work even harder to help your body remain balanced. Plus it will work your back, biceps and shoulders ...