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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

Russian Twist Plus

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsObliquesCore

Scissor kicks

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Scissor Leg Raises

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreInner thighsQuadricepsObliquesOuter thighs

Scissors (advanced)

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsGlutesQuadricepsObliquesInner thighsOuter thighs

Seated 8 Leg Crunch

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreObliquesInner thighsQuadricepsOuter thighs

Seated 8 Leg Crunch with Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliques

Seated Air Bike on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsObliquesQuadricepsCore

Seated Air Bike on a Padded Stool

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsObliquesCore

Seated Alternate Foot Taps on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliques

Seated Alternate In-Out Leg Raise on Floor

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Seated Alternate In-Out Leg Raise over Bench

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreObliques

Seated Alternate Knee Raises on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreGlutesQuadriceps

Seated Alternate Knee Tuck

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Seated Circle Leg Crunch

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesCoreObliquesInner thighsQuadricepsOuter thighs

Seated Diagonal Knee Raise on Bench

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsObliquesCore

Seated Floor Leg Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Seated Frog Half to Full Sit-Up

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCore

Seated In-Out Leg Raise on Floor

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsQuadricepsCoreObliquesOuter thighs

Seated In-Out Leg Raise over Bench

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsInner thighs

Seated Knee Raise and Leg Raise on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Seated Knee Thrust on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadriceps

Seated Knee Tuck on a Padded Stool

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCore

Seated Lean Back Cycling on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsObliquesQuadricepsCore

Seated Lean Back on a Chair

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreLower back

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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