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Jessica Downey

You don’t need crunches to build a stronger core — just 10 minutes and 5 exercises

A woman in sportwear performing a plank.

Want to build a stronger and more defined core, but hate crunches? We have good news. You can ditch crunches and still effectively torch your ab and core muscles. We've found a workout that does this in just 10 minutes and it only uses five exercises.

Building and maintaining a strong core provides you with a foundation for movement, making it easier for you to transfer force from your upper and lower body. While the best ab exercises are great for tuning into your abdominal muscles and working those six-pack muscles that so many people strive for, it's important to also incorporate exercises that target all of the muscles in your core. 

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