Not exact matches
Crunches are one of the least effective exercises
for developing
core strength and endurance.
Many of the more efficient ways to exercise your
core involve the use of your body, so simple workouts like sit - ups and
crunches should be sufficient
for your workout when it comes to building up your
core strength.
If you're
crunched for time, it may be more effective to build
core strength with compound movements that work multiple muscles at once, says Allen.
If you compare the plank (
core stabilization) to ball
crunches (
core strength) you will notice the difference between
core stabilization exercises and
strength exercises
for the
core.