How crunches give your body so much more than strong abs

Here's why crunches are so good for your overall health.
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Do you really need crunches to build strong abs? Trainers say these 3 dumbbell moves may work better

Traditional crunches have long been considered the go-to exercise for sculpting abs. But many fitness experts now say a ...
Yahoo

3 exercises for abs that are better than crunches, according to elite CrossFit athlete Kari Pearce

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CrossFit star Kari Pearce said intense, non-traditional exercises help build abs better than crunches. Her favorite underrated ...

Sit-Ups Vs. Crunches—Here’s Which Is Better

Plus, which move is more effective for strong abs.

No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core

Credit: I’ve been doing Pilates for the past decade, and credit it with getting me to the start line of six marathons injury ...
NDTV

Can Crunches Really Help Target Belly Fat? Follow These Tips To Reduce Waist Size

Crunches strengthen abs but don't burn belly fat overall diet, cardio, and strength training do. If you've ever dropped to the floor and powered through dozens of crunches hoping to melt away belly ...
NDTV

Crunches Exercises For Belly Fat

Inch loss can be achieved by doing cardio exercises like swimming, running, planks and even ab crunches. Here's everything you need to do to get rid of stubborn belly fat and have a slimmer waistline.
The New York Times

For a Stable, Strong Core, Forget About Crunches

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. Credit...Gritchelle Fallesgon for The New York Times Supported by By Jenny Marder To perform well at ...