While ab exercises like the situp and crunch tend to get all the glory, there are plenty of other moves that work the region just as effectively. And there is something to be said for adding variety ...

When was the last time you cranked out a set of sit-ups? Chances are, it was during elementary school P.E., probably while dreading the infamous Presidential Fitness Test. But don't let those memories ...

Sit-ups often come to mind when you think about working your abs or strengthening your core. It’s one of the most old-school, well-known exercises for ab-shredding, but recently, it’s become less and ...

Sit-ups have seemingly been a staple in our training programmes since time began. Despite their omnipresence, they are ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Bored of planks and crunches? Why not try mixing things up with a killer ab ...

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It’s kind of strange, if you think about it, that the sit-up should be a thing in the first place. In what world would we have to lie down and sit up repeatedly, until our bellies are sore? What are ...

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 ...