When most people think of a strong core or achieving abs, the first exercise that comes to mind is often sit-ups. While sit-ups have long been a go-to for strengthening the core, they're not always ...

Which exercise is better for the core? Planks have a significant advantage over sit-ups in terms of effectiveness and posture. Photo: Getty Images, Collage: FITBOO When it comes to choosing the right ...

Strengthening your lower abs might not be at the top of your priorities when building a stronger core. Maybe you’re focused on how core strength can improve other exercise areas, like weightlifting or ...

By targeting your ab muscles in an upright position, the workout becomes more functional as it relates to running.

Core strength testing has come a long way from the straight-legged, twisting sit-ups used before World War II. We've moved on to bent-knee sit-ups, to crunches and now to the plank pose or hanging ...

Sit-ups are one of the first exercises that come to mind when it comes to abdominal training. There are many exercises that are safer and more effective that incorporate a variety of equipment, ...

People often fail or are overly taxed by the two-minute sit-up test that is required every six months in the military. Here is a question from an in-shape Navy petty officer who trains 5-6 days per ...

Fitness experts are now advising against doing too many sit-ups for risk of back injury. According to the Wall Street Journal, Stuart McGill, a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of ...