“After all, your abs are muscles like any other on your body.

Your muscles [will always] be buried beneath whatever fat you store in that region of your body … Now, let’s explore six essential compound exercises for six-pack abs.

The exercises below train different parts of your abs in various ways for a more well-rounded ab workout.

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This combination causes your ab muscles to be very engaged, which helps you build more muscle.”

“It is also easy to perform many back-to-back reps quickly, which can help with calorie burning.”

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“This leads to a bit more of a holistic effect on your abs than a targeted one.”

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