The classic sit-up is a workout staple. Whether you've become all too familiar with the movement in your weekend HIIT class or eked out those last few reps while following a home workout video, you've ...

Not long ago, sit-ups were considered the gold standard for at-home exercise—purportedly able to transform your physique and ...

If you've ever wondered (mid-crunch, most likely) exactly how many sit ups you should be doing every day to optimise your fitness, then you're in the right place - this is exactly the type of question ...

When most people think of a strong core or achieving abs, the first exercise that comes to mind is often sit-ups. While sit-ups have long been a go-to for strengthening the core, they're not always ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Bored of planks and crunches? Why not try mixing things up with a killer ab ...

While classic core exercises like sit-ups and crunches are certainly an effective way to train your abs, they are not the only way. If you prefer to stay standing for your workouts, then this ...

Whilst almost anyone can do a crunch or a sit-up, for most of us the higher reps remain the preserve of avid gym-goers, Olympians and celebrities. However, in reality, physiologists and personal ...