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I did 70 Turkish sit-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
No, not Turkish get-ups (thankfully) — the Turkish sit-up is where it’s at when you want to torch your midsection muscles. This loaded sit-up move has a little bit of everything for me: weight, unilateral movement and a bigger challenge on the core muscles than your standard sit-up. That’s why I decided to tackle it every day for one week.…
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Forget sit-ups — these 5 exercises blast your entire core and you don’t need any equipment
December brings cold weather, shorter days, and the joyful but hectic hustle of festive plans, all of which can sap motivation to exercise. That’s why quick, no-equipment workouts like this 5-move bodyweight core routine are so handy. All you’ll need is one of the best yoga mats, or any old exercise mat, to roll out underneath you while you get…
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No, not sit-ups — these are the two abs exercises you need to sculpt a six-pack, according to a personal trainer
If you’re looking to strengthen your core and get more defined abs, there are hundreds of exercises out there you can use. However, not all abs exercises are created equal, especially if your purpose is specifically to try and carve out a six pack, rather than just increase your core strength in general. Personal trainer Jeremy Ethier has a six…
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No, not sit-ups or crunches — this is the one low-impact exercise you should try to strengthen your core instead
No, you don’t need to do endless sit-ups or crunches to strengthen your core or build ab muscle — I’ve got an exercise for you that’s low impact, can be done anywhere using your bodyweight or a set of the best kettlebells, and slots easily into any core workout, functional routine, warm-up or strength session. Sure, there’s a place for…
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