We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. We all want a toned, flat stomach . No surprise there. But since many women are still relying on crunches to get it, we want to make one thing clear: crunching is not the most effective abs workout. “Crunches work only the muscles on the front and sides of your abdomen, but it’s important to target all the muscles of the core to get more defined abs - including lower back, hips, and upper thighs,” says Lou Schuler, co-author of The New Rules of Lifting for Abs . To lose belly fat and uncover amazing abs ,

Schuler recommends a series of core stabilization exercises based on a training program devised by co-author and personal trainer Alwyn Cosgrove. “Core exercises like the plank help train muscles to stabilize the spine and pelvis so you can avoid back pain and improve posture, Schuler says. “They also burn more calories than crunches because they work more muscles.” Trade crunches for these three super-effective abs exercises from The New Rules of Lifting for Abs and you’ll be on your way to a perfectly toned, flatter tummy. See the exercises and learn how to do them after the break!

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