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Crunches can improve flexibility and posture as well. And they have the benefit of convivence "since you can perform crunches anywhere—whether it be at home or in a hotel room," says McDonough.

Trainer Britany Williams clearly gets this struggle and has put together a core routine that leaves crunches out entirely. It ...

Crunches and situps can be great core exercises to tone the abs when performed correctly. Learn how to do a crunch the right way. IE 11 is not supported.

Crunches are essential for building core strength, according to Ezekh, who is based in Los Angeles. "A strong core is super important because it keeps everything stable," he said.

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Crunches can improve flexibility and posture as well. And they have the benefit of convivence "since you can perform crunches anywhere—whether it be at home or in a hotel room," says McDonough.

Life Time Fitness instructor Joseph David explained how many crunches you should be able to do at each age and what it reveals about your health if you can’t meet the target.