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The best way to get a sizzling six pack isn't by crunching endlessly. A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that crunches are not necessarily the answer if you're looking to burn belly fat (although it will help build core strength).

I asked one of SELF's favorite trainers, Beverly Hills-based Gunnar Peterson, to help debunk top ab mistakes. (Gunnar is the man behind some of the most in-shape pro-athletes and A-List celebs like Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and Minka Kelly.) Here's what you need to know: