According to a Pilates pro, the proper form for crunches doesn't involve crunching up with your hands behind your head because it can lead to neck pain. If someone tells you to drop down and knock out ...

A lot of people tend to pull their necks forward with their hands while crunching. Our core muscles are essential to everyday movement; we need them to walk, sit, and to lift and carry things. If you ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? If you've completed a core workout—or 100 of them—over the years, you likely ...

The basic crunch is an excellent abdominal strength training exercise to work your upper abs. However, done incorrectly, crunches can give you backache, put strain on your neck and create tension in ...

Master these classic core exercises (they're not the same!). Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images If you’re a fan of core exercises, chances are both sit-ups and crunches are a staple of your workout ...

Cable crunches are safe and effective for strengthening your core, making them a staple exercise at the gym. The advantage of using cables is that they’re constantly providing tension. However, ...