This standing abs routine strengthens your core, boosts posture, and lays the foundation for a stronger, more balanced body.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: when building a strong core, sit-ups aren’t always the best option. Not only can regular sit-ups and crunches put strain on your lower back, you’re only ...

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 ...

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

The runner's plank is an alternative I use as a certified trainer when sit-ups aren't possible, and this is exactly how to do ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sit-ups are one of the most basic forms of core ...

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

Bodyweight training has become one of the most popular ways to exercise because it can be done anywhere – and it’s free ...

The classic sit-up is a workout staple. Whether you've become all too familiar with the movement in your weekend HIIT class or eked out those last few reps while following a home workout video, you've ...