Ever look at someone and think, “Man, how many crunches does it take to look like that?” If you want to tone your abs, crunches—which target the top part of the abs—can help. But if you want to see ...

Our core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that ...

You don’t need to crunch your way into oblivion to build a stronger core. There are plenty more effective ab and core exercises out there, and adding a dumbbell into the mix is a great way to level ...

If your goal is to strengthen and stabilize your core, I’ve got some good news — you don’t need to be doing crunches. While crunches are great for targeting the top layers of your abdominals (those ...

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 ...