No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

Here are the four exercises to try.

Sit-ups vs crunches: The core exercise that actually builds stronger abs

Both work your abs, but in different ways ...

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.
The Jamaica Observer

Sit-ups: Simple moves for serious core power

SIT-UPS are one of those exercises that refuse to die. They’ve been praised, blamed, cancelled, revived and still show up in boot camps, military tests, and random living room workouts everywhere. So ...
Tom's Guide

Ditch sit-ups! This 10-minute dumbbell workout builds a rock-solid core and perfects your posture

Workouts Forget sit-ups — this is my go-to exercise to strengthen my hips, activate my deep core and build functional alignment Workouts Get stronger in just 20 minutes — do these 5 dumbbell moves for ...

Why I Stopped Doing Sit-Ups and Started Doing These Core Exercises Instead

Exercises like dead bugs help lengthen and strengthen the hip flexors in a controlled position, which improves form and can help offset the effects of sitting too much, adds Dickinson. Lie faceup, ...