Building abs fastis a common goal.
However, the best things in life take hard work and dedication.
The bulk of your training should be compound movements that engage your core.
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Keep reading to learn our very best ab exercises for visible results.
And when you’re finished reading, be sure to check out10 Best Exercises To Melt Lower Belly Fat.
Laurie explains that a modified V-sit-up is an accessible exercise for many fitness enthusiasts.
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To perform it, begin on your back.
“Next, drive your upper half off the floor (with your arms assisting in the drive).
Simultaneously bring [both] knees up and in toward the chest.
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Your abdominals will start to burn after a few reps!”
This exercise is a sneaky-hard core move!"
Start with sets of 30-second holds, and work your way up!"
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Bring your legs up to a 90-degree angle.
Return to the floor position, and repeat the move with your other arm and leg.
First, rotate onto one side of your body.
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Use your forearm to support your weight.
Keep your body in a straight line while keeping your core activated.
Gradually lower or “dip” yourself to the floor, stopping just before your hip reaches the ground.
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Pull yourself back up using your core and obliques.
Breathe in while you lower, and breathe out while you pull up.
Landmine Rotations
Start this movement by putting a barbell inside a landmine attachment.
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(If you don’t have one, just place it on the end of a sturdy surface.)
Leading your hips and shoulders, rotate the bar to the opposite side, maintaining tension in your core.
Aim to complete eight to 10 reps per side.
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Grip the band, and get into a half-kneeling position with your arms to your chest.
The band should be opposite the knee that is in front of you.
Brace your core, and begin pressing the band out in front of you, exhaling when you finish.
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Inhale, and pull the band back before performing another rep.
Finish all reps on one side before switching to the other.
Aim for eight reps per side.
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Tuck your pelvis andwithout swingingdrive your knees toward your chest.
Aim for 10 to 15 reps.
Suitcase Carry
Place a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell by your side.
Walk 50 to 100 feet, then switch hands on the way back.
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When doing this exercise, attempt to keep your feet on the ground.
Get ready to feel that core burn.
Legs, abs, and armsand this exercise hits all three!
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Grab some 1-liter water bottles or a set of dumbbells, and get started.
Stand tall with a water bottle or dumbbell in each hand.
Bring one foot forward, and descend into a split lunge.
On your way back up, perform a single-arm bicep curl with the opposite arm.
This one makes your entire body trembleso get ready.
Criss-Cross Flutter Kicks
This combo will give your abs that burn that feels oh-so-good.
This one practically draws the lines right down the sides of your midsection as you are doing them.
Lie flat on your back with your legs and arms extended.
Raise both legs off the floor, and alternate crossing one over the other.
check that your lower back stays flat on the ground.
Keep your core tight, then push your hips back and squat down to parallel.
Aim to complete three to four sets of 10 reps.
Tighten your core, and row both dumbbells toward your hips while squeezing your lats at the end.
Straighten your arms fully before performing another rep.
If you don’t have access to a landmine, no worries.
Stick a barbell to a corner of a wall to get the same effect.
Get into a staggered stance with one foot forward and one foot back.
Grab the bar while keeping your chest tall and core tight.
Then, press it forward.
Flex your tricep and shoulder hard at the top, then bring it back to the starting position.
Perform all reps on one side before switching over.
Complete three to four sets of eight reps with each arm.
Complete three to four sets of 10 reps on each leg.
Hollow Hold Dumbbell Reaches
Hold a single dumbbell, and assume a hollow hold position.
Your feet should be above the ground and your lower back flat.
Perform three to four sets of 10 to 15 reps.
