According to a Pilates pro, the proper form for crunches doesn't involve crunching up with your hands behind your head because it can lead to neck pain. If someone tells you to drop down and knock out ...

Cable crunches are safe and effective for strengthening your core, making them a staple exercise at the gym. The advantage of using cables is that they’re constantly providing tension. However, ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Planks are better at building core strength because they engage the deepest layer of your ab ...

If you’re looking to tone your core, the bicycle crunch is a good addition to your workout. It has the benefits of the standard crunch, but it engages additional core muscles — working your internal ...

Our core muscles are essential to everyday movement; we need them to walk, sit, and to lift and carry things. If you don’t do them right, you will likely feel tension in your neck, so be sure to use ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Crunches are the ...

Looking to amp up your core workout with a move that really targets those stubborn lower abs? Enter the reverse crunch. This exercise zeroes in on those hard-to-reach lower abdominal muscles, helping ...

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