Not sit-ups, planks, or crunches: I do this simple Pilates exercise every single day to build a strong and stable core and work on my hip flexor mobility

While exercises like sit-ups and crunches work the rectus abdominis, or "six-pack" muscles, this simple-looking exercise ...
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Toe taps on a ball: The low-impact core move fitness experts swear by for a stronger midsection

This simple yet powerful stability exercise activates deep core muscles, protects your spine, and builds real functional strength without crunches.
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Stop cranking your neck: The 10-minute standing routine that blasts your abs without a single sit-up

Forget the floor—this high-efficiency standing workout uses light resistance to target your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques in a fraction of the usual time.
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This 10-Minute Abs Workout With Denise Austin Features Her Absolute Favorite Core-Sculpting Exercises

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Fitness icon Denise Austin is known for her infectious energy, sculpted body, ...