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Are crunches a pain in the neck? Try this ab exercise instead

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 ...
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25 Core Exercises To Build Stronger Abs And Improve Your Balance And Posture

Core exercises for stronger abs include crunches, teasers, planks, and body-weight squats. A strong core helps improve balance and posture.
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Sit-ups vs. crunches: Which exercise builds stronger abs?

Sit-ups target your abdominal muscles, back muscles, and hip flexors, while crunches only target your abdominal muscles. • ...
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Fitness Myth: Why Crunches Will Not Give You Nice Abs (or A Healthy Back)

Ask anyone at the gym what you should do for a better looking stomach, and they’ll reply with one of the most common fitness myths there is: “You should do crunches for your abs.” The truth is that ...
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The ab exercise that could be damaging your spine

The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...