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Here’s what we’ve got today:

• 10 alternatives to the sit-up

• Live 2025 TYR Wodapalooza results

• Take your push-ups to the next level with these 8 variations

Exercises

After Core-ful Consideration

It's 2025, so remember, you don't have to keep doing sit-ups. In addition to cultural touchstones and modern-day contrivances like avocado toast and WiFi, the world can now offer a plethora of core training exercises that are far more effective than endless crunches.

The 10 core training exercises we’re highlighting in the article below can help usher you into a glorious Age of Enlightenment when it comes to ab training.

You can stay lying supine on the ground if you really want to, but instead of your normal trunk raise/lumbar compression combo, think about trying out some hollow rocks or dead bugs. Likewise, rotating onto your stomach doesn’t require any new equipment, but it does unlock the door to various kinds of planks and bird dogs.

These are just a sampling of the low-impact, high-reward exercises we love. Check out the rest below.

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CrossFit

The Lowdown on WZA

The 2025 TYR Wodapalooza competition kicked off on January 23 and runs through the weekend at its new location on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, FL. 

The four-day fitness festival begins with Elite Individuals competing on Thursday and Friday, followed by Elite Teams of Three on Saturday and Sunday. The competition for community members also begins on Friday.

Now in its 13th year, TYR WZA welcomes over 2,000 athletes competing in 55 divisions. The total prize, nearing $600,000, matches the highest it’s ever been.

We’ll be covering the competition live throughout the weekend, providing fans with up-to-the-minute event results and leaderboards. Follow the action below.

Workouts

Pushing Up More Than Daisies

Nobody is ever going to knock push-ups. They’re an iconic exercise that holds up even under the scrutiny of the most eagle-eyed training scientists. Even though they are above reproach, cranking out endless sets can get a little old after a while.

If that sounds familiar, consider freshening up your bodyweight workouts with these eight push-up variations to explore new heights of muscle development.

Even if your body is incredibly attuned to doing 20, 50, or even 100 normal push-ups at a time, using something like plyometric push-ups can make you want to tap out after just a few reps. Think you have a strong core? Spider push-ups will put that to the test in a hurry. 

There is never a true plateau with push-ups — there is just another level of intensity to be met.

Everything Else

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• IFBB Wellness Pro Tefani Sam Rahzi backs you up through an entire glute-busting session.