You don't need to do thousands of sit-ups or spend hours in the gym to build abs. You can instead do the bare minimum of two to three ab-focused exercises for 20 to 30 minutes a week. Exercises like ...

Strong abs aren't just about looking good; they play a crucial role in trunk stability, posture, injury prevention, and performance in almost any physical activity. If you're new to the gym, you might ...

What is the most effective abdominal exercise? While I have never heard one specific exercise for abs described as the "most effective," there are a few that make up the cornerstones of a good ...

If you want strong and toned abs, you're going to have to work those muscles from all angles. Basic crunches won't do. Here's a five-move workout that fires up your core, carves your waist, and ...

Common core-based exercises (like crunches, planks, and mountain climbers) are a natural fit for your yoga mat. You wouldn’t use equipment for them anyway, and they’re too uncomfortable to be ...

Every advanced or higher level exercise movement is derived from a very simple and basic move. Some people choose to keep their exercise regimen simple, easy and basic all the time. Then, there are ...

I'm not a huge fan of crunches. The move is easy to perform incorrectly and doing so puts a lot of strain on the neck. Another reason I don't love them is that if you're short on time, they aren't the ...