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Less sit-ups, more ‘compound exercises’ — here’s the one abs exercise you can do to strengthen your whole core

Not that fussed about sit-ups? Me neither, so I say sweep them to one side and hit more muscles in one go using the good old do-it-all compound exercise — a multi-joint, multi-muscle move that hits ...

Forget sit-ups: This is my go-to for sculpting a strong, stable, balanced core

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Forget sit-ups — the 'body saw' is the spine-conserving, six-pack building exercise you've probably never heard of

It's common knowledge in fitness circles, but a lot of people don't know that the classic sit-up exercise — that staple of gym classes and boot-camp style training — is actual ...
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No sit-ups or planks in sight — this is the Pilates exercise I use to build deep core strength, spinal flexibility and balance

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Sit-ups vs crunches: The core exercise that actually builds stronger abs

If you’re a little hazy on the difference between sit-ups vs. crunches, you’re not alone. They both strengthen your core, but the details on how they differ and the benefits of each can be confusing. ...