Core Training and What It Is (and Isn’t)
Alex Webb
October 20, 2025 | 6:00PM ET
Everyone wants abs, and everyone loves to train them. But are endless sit-ups, crunches, and Russian twists really helping—or could they actually be doing more harm than good?
Keep reading to learn what core training really is, how athletes should approach it differently, and why this matters for long-term performance and injury prevention.
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