“Sit-ups primarily train your rectus abdominis or your ‘six-pack’ muscle, along with hip flexors and some deep core ...

Stop straining your neck and back with outdated abdominal crunches. A leading Pilates expert reveals the single modification ...

Exercises like dead bugs help lengthen and strengthen the hip flexors in a controlled position, which improves form and can help offset the effects of sitting too much, adds Dickinson. Lie faceup, ...

The sit-up has dominated workout routines for decades, but fitness professionals increasingly question whether this familiar movement deserves its place in modern training programs. The issue isn’t ...

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: when building a strong core, sit-ups aren’t always the best option. Not only can regular sit-ups and crunches put strain on your lower back, you’re only ...

It doesn’t take long to do an effective core workout, and I found this short Pilates session perfect for working the abs and obliques.

If you've ever wondered (mid-crunch, most likely) exactly how many sit ups you should be doing every day to optimise your fitness, then you're in the right place - this is exactly the type of question ...