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The ridiculously difficult ‘L-sit’ exercise works your entire body without moving a muscle

This ridiculously hard L-sit exercise works your entire body without moving a muscle. These are the progressions you can use to get strong enough to do it. Everyone likes a good challenge. That’s why ...

Need a New Core Routine? These Are the Best Abs Exercises to Strengthen Your Six-Pack.

These 20 ab exercises and workouts will strengthen your core, whether your ultimate goal is building a six-pack or just ...
Health

11 Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core Better Than Sit-Ups

The best bodyweight exercises targeting the core include functional, full-core training exercises like the dead bug, bird dog ...
CNET

7 Workouts You Can Do While Sitting Down

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...
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I'm not exaggerating — this is one of my favorite abs exercises you can do sitting down to build a stronger core

I’m not one to big up an exercise I don’t believe in. I’ll happily tell you sit-ups are low on my priority list of the best abs exercises to program for my clients, with or without weights. So when I ...

6 Standing Exercises That Trim Belly Overhang Better Than Sit-Ups After 45

Ditch sit-ups. These 6 standing core moves firm your abs, boost balance, and help trim belly overhang after 45.
Tom's Guide

Forget sit-ups — these are the best exercises to re-build your core after a baby

Workouts No, not kegels — this deep core routine will strengthen your abs and pelvic floor Workouts Goodbye crunches and sit-ups — these 3 exercises target your 'deep core' muscles to strengthen your ...