You don't need crunches to sculpt a stronger core, just these 3 moves and a dumbbell

I'm all for crunches, sit-ups, and planks if you want them, but there are other ways to build a strong core that don't ...

No sit-ups or planks — I used this simple standing ab exercise to boost my core strength and work on my hip stability

Lift both dumbbells over your head, keeping them stacked over your shoulders. Don’t let your lower back arch. Lift one knee towards your torso, pausing at the top of the movement, before lowering your ...
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9 Core Exercises That Aren’t Crunches

Your core is, quite literally, at the center of everything you do. It’s what powers your paddle strokes, allows you to reach for a climbing hold, and makes hoisting a heavy pack and carrying it over ...
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If you’re not training your core like this, you might be missing out on serious strength gains

Our movement is not one-dimensional, so your workouts shouldn’t be either. Every day, your body bends, reaches, flexes, and extends—but it also twists, turns, and rotates. You do this when checking ...
Wall Street Journal

Want Core Muscles Like an Olympian? Try These Six Exercises

For overall health, it's important to focus on exercises that work the entire core: the muscles along the spine, pelvis and sides of the torso. These include the abs and obliques, but also the glutes, ...
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Jennifer Aniston swears by this one exercise to strengthen her core

And no, it’s not a crunch or a plank.
The New York Times

Core Strength Benefits, and Exercises to Improve Your Workout

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. A strong core results in fewer injuries, better posture and balance and less back pain. To perform well ...