Inchworm
A dynamic movement that combines core stability with a hamstring stretch. It improves shoulder stability and functional flexibility.
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The Best Abs Exercises
Top Exercises
Hanging Knees to Elbows
A dynamic core movement targeting the lower abs and obliques. Hanging improves grip strength while the knee lift isolates the core.
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Hanging Toes to Bar
A high-intensity abdominal exercise. It requires significant core strength and hip flexor mobility to bring the feet all the way to the bar.
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Half Wipers
A rotational core exercise targeting the obliques. It is a modification of the full floor wiper, focusing on control and spinal stability.
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Groin Crunch
A core exercise that incorporates hip abduction. It targets the lower abdominals and the adductors through a unique leg position.
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Half Sit-Up
A sit-up variation focusing on the mid-range of the movement to keep the abdominals under constant, high tension.
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Front Plank
The gold standard for isometric core stability. It strengthens the transverse abdominis, lower back, and shoulders.
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Flexion Leg Sit-Up
A sit-up variation where legs are held in a fixed flexed position. This isolates the upper abdominals and minimizes hip flexor involvement.
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Floor Crunch Feet on Bench
An isolation exercise for the upper abs. Elevating the feet on a bench removes the ability to use the legs for momentum.
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Dumbbell V-up
An advanced abdominal exercise that requires coordination and strength. It targets the entire rectus abdominis and hip flexors in one explosive move.
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Dumbbell Straight Arm Twisting Sit-Up
A dynamic core movement that combines spinal flexion with rotation. It targets the rectus abdominis and obliques simultaneously.
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Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist
An advanced rotational exercise that challenges the obliques and hip flexors. Keeping the legs straight increases the demand on the lower core.
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