The reverse crunch is a simple core exercise that targets those hard-to-hit lower abs — without straining your neck and back.

The same can be said of long-standing resistance training exercises and bodyweight movements like pull-ups, squats, push-ups and sit-ups. Crunches are another enduring bodyweight exercise.

Could you get back on your feet? If the answer is no, it’s time to start adding crunches to your workout routine to give your core the boost it needs. “Core work allows you the ability to pick ...

Credit: Getty Images You may think that to build up your core strength you have to do lots of exercises that require you to lie down on the floor, like the plank or deadbugs—both great exercises ...

Wall sits are a powerful isometric exercise that strengthens your core, legs, and lower back. Adding a reach engages your obliques, making this move even more effective for shrinking belly fat. It ...

The main difference between sit-ups and crunches is the range of motion involved in each exercise. Sit-ups require you to lift all the way up, while crunches require a slight lift off the ground.

Who takes home the crown when it comes to core work’s two main players: planks (the ultimate game of mental challenge) or crunches (an old school favourite)? “Both of these exercise target ...