Tag: situps

03 AUG

Harvard doctors say this neglected move is a better way to get strong abs than sit-ups

Shutterstock Sit-ups aren’t the best way to get a strong core, according to physicians at Harvard Medical School. Not only do they not target all the muscles you need for a six-pack, crunches may also set you up for injury. Instead, you should be holding yourself in plank pose. Here’s how to do it correctly. […]

02 JAN

This is the cult-favorite workout tool you need to get the abs you want without ever doing sit-ups

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Amazon If given the choice, most of us would trade 15 minutes a day to have great abs. It actually seems like an unbelievable deal — I spend double that […]

04 NOV

Forget the gym: A regular routine of sit-ups and push-ups at home can prolong life

People who carry out strength-based exercises slash their risk of premature death by 23 per cent and reduce the chance of dying from cancer by an astonishing 31 per cent.  older people particularly benefit from a daily strength workout, whether it be the humble push-up, press-up or a simple weight-bearing exercise.  And you don’t need […]