Not sit-ups or crunches: I saw real results in my core when I swapped them for this simple Pilates ab exercise

A woman holding a yoga mat with strong abs.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — if you’re looking to see real results in your midsection, stop doing sit-ups and crunches. You should be doing dead bugs instead.

This simple core exercise works on the deepest layer of your abdominal wall, helping to build a solid foundation, as well as sculpt your abs from the inside out.