Tabletop Oblique Crunches Standard: Start in a tabletop position, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart. Your back should be flat, and your core should be engaged.

7 core-quaking exercises that will one-up basic crunches in a big way Ever wonder what the best abs exercises for home are? Pro trainers unite to share the 9 exercises that will strengthen your core.

Many will say that crunches are in no way a resting exercise, but I disagree. If you think of the position you are in during a crunch, it really is just a little tougher than sleeping, Simply lift ...

Basic crunches won't do. Here's a five-move workout that fires up your core, carves your waist, and flattens your belly.

#2: Heels up crunch Lefkowith says she loves to include a combination of exercises that flex or bend the spine with anti-flexion movements like planks to build more functional strength. This combo ...

7 Core-Quaking Exercises That Will One-up Basic Crunches in a Big Way Rebecca Norris June 25, 2019 Photo: Getty Images/gradyreese ...

Mat work begins with basic crunches, then moves to reverse crunches (where the legs come off the floor) and planks, a static exercise that challenges the core. Back exercises are also included for ...

The first minute, basic crunches, felt manageable and familiar, which I appreciated. I moved through this minute pretty easily, but halfway through bicycle kicks (movement #2) my abs started to ...

I did vertical leg crunches every day for a week — here’s what happened As a fitness editor, I’m no stranger to a workout challenge — here on the Tom’s Guide fitness desk, we frequently ...