On a serious note, traditional crunches just don’t cut it anymore.
That’s where these five powerhouse bodyweight moves come in.
They challenge your core in multiple planes, engage deeper stabilizing muscles, and promote better posture and movement.
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Unlike crunches, it builds strength that carries over into real-world movements and lifts.
Plus, they demand coordination and hip flexor engagement, perfect for carving definition and improving athletic control.
It’s a go-to for bulletproofing your lower back and tightening your core from the bottom up.
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Recommended Sets and Reps:Complete 3 sets of 20 total reps (10 per side).
Crunches don’t even come close to the full-body engagement this movement offers.
Recommended Sets and Reps:Perform 3 sets of 10 dips per side.
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