Crunches aren’t bad, in fact they’re good if you’re looking to strengthen your abdominal muscles (although we’d argue there are better variations out there, like the cable crunch). However, if it’s your core that you’re looking to strengthen as a whole, then there are much more effective exercises you can be doing, like this four-move standing workout from Fitness Coach, Elise Young.
This workout will only take you 8 minutes in total, making it a great add-on to longer workouts, or if you just want to slot some extra core training into your day. Exercises performed from a standing position are excellent for engaging your deep core muscles, because they often require more stability and balance as you move your joints through a greater range of motion. Not to mention they’re a great alternative if you have limited mobility and struggle with floor-based exercises, like the plank or deadbugs.
