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Forget crunches — a personal trainer recommends these 5 standing ab exercises to strengthen your core

A strong core is essential for any fitness pursuit. If you want to run a faster 5K, deadlift hundreds of pounds, or finally achieve a headstand in yoga class, your abs need to be trained and ...
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These 7 standing ab exercises target your core without a single sit-up or crunch — and they’re great for your posture too

There’s nothing wrong with the classic core exercises we all know. Sit-ups, planks and crunches have their place. But they’re not for everyone. Maybe they put too much strain on your neck or back, or ...