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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

Front Plank to Toe Tap

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreGlutesFront shouldersObliquesOuter thighs

Front Plank Toe Tap

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsGlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesOuter thighs

Front Plank Walkout

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreTricepsFront shoulders

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift (on Forearms)

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesMiddle backTricepsQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesOuter thighs

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift (push-up position)

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesTrapeziusMiddle backQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesObliques

Front Plank with Leg Lift

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsGlutesHamstringsCoreFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesOuter thighs

Full Planche

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsTricepsGlutesHamstringsUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesMiddle back

Full Planche Push Up

Bodyweight · Hard
TricepsAbsUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesGlutesHamstringsMiddle backOuter thighs

GHD Crunch

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsObliques

Glute Bridge

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliquesInner thighsOuter thighs

Glute Ham Twist

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsObliques

Glute March

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsGlutesCoreQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Groin Crunch

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsObliques

Half Jackknife

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Half Seated Leg Circle

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreGlutesQuadriceps

Half Sit-Up

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Hanging Advanced Tucked Front Lever Hold

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreMiddle backFront shouldersLower back

Hanging Dead Bug

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsOuter thighs

Hanging Flutter Kick

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsOuter thighs

Hanging Front Lever Hold

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsCoreMiddle backGlutesFront shouldersLower back

Hanging Front Lever Raise

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsObliques

Hanging Half Windmill

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsObliquesFront shouldersMiddle back

Hanging Knee Raise to Elbows

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliques

Hanging leg raise

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreObliques

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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