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Abs Exercises

510 exercises targeting the Abs, with muscle activation, equipment options and instructions for every level.

510
Exercises
37
Equipment Items
3
Difficulties

All Abs exercises

Lying 6-Inch Hold

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Lying 90-Degree Alternate Leg Extension

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Lying Air Cycles

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliques

Lying Alternate Knee Tuck

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreGlutes

Lying Alternate Straight Leg Circle

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Lying Alternate Toe Touch to Floor

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Lying Bent Knee Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCore

Lying Bicycle

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsObliquesCore

Lying Crunch (straight legs)

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Lying Crunch with Leg Abduction

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsObliquesCoreOuter thighs

Lying Cycle Punches

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsObliquesCoreFront shoulders

Lying Floor 6 Inch Hold

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCore

Lying Floor Negative Dragon Flag

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreGlutesLower back

Lying Floor Negative Half Dragon Flag

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreLower back

Lying Floor Single Leg Negative Dragon Flag

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreObliquesLower back

Lying Frog Crunch (feet together)

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Lying Hip and Knee Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreGlutesHamstrings

Lying Knee Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsQuadricepsCore

Lying Knee Tuck

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Lying Leg and Hip Raise on Floor

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCore

Lying Leg and Hip Raise on Floor (Bent Knees)

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliquesOuter thighs

Lying Leg Circle Hip Raise

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreGlutesObliques

Lying Leg Hip Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliquesInner thighsOuter thighs

Lying Leg Lift

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCore

How to train your Abs effectively

Training the Abs responds to both heavy compound work and high-volume isolation. A balanced session combines a primary compound press, pull or squat pattern with a focused isolation movement that builds shape and detail.

Aim for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week, split across 1 to 2 sessions. Beginners progress with bodyweight and dumbbells; intermediates benefit most from progressive overload on barbell and cable variants.

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