Let’s face it, crunches are overrated . There are plenty of other exercises that work your abdominals while training the muscles in your back. When the front and back of your torso work together, it’s a win-win situation for your core. This variation of the quadruped (named such since you’re on all fours – get it?) because

it targets the obliques too. Do 15 reps on each side makes a set, and try to do at least two, and better yet three, sets. If you’re totally over crunches, check out our Yoga Abs video for three full body exercises that target your abs.

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Work Your Abs Without Crunches: Quadruped