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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

Hanging Leg Tuck

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsRear shouldersObliquesTrapeziusMiddle backOuter thighs

Hanging Pike

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsQuadricepsCoreObliquesInner thighsOuter thighs

Hanging Straight Leg Hip Raise

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsQuadricepsCoreObliquesInner thighs

Hanging Tucked Front Lever Hold

Bodyweight · Hard
AbsMiddle backCoreFront shouldersLower back

High Plank

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsGlutesFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesOuter thighs

Hip Circle with Hula Hoop

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsGlutesCoreObliquesInner thighsOuter thighs

Hollow Body Hold

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsFront shoulders

Hollow Body Hold

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliques

Hollow Body Hover

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreObliques

Hollow Body Tuck

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreObliques

Hollow Rock

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreObliques
In and outs

In and outs

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsQuadricepsCore

Inchworm

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreTricepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesFront shouldersSide shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmUpper chestMiddle chestObliques

Inchworm and Mountain Climbers

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsHamstringsFront shoulders

Inchworm Front Arm Tap

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreHamstringsFront shouldersLower back

Inchworm to Cobra

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreHamstringsFront shouldersLower back

Inchworm with Push-Up

Bodyweight · Easy
TricepsAbsFront shouldersObliquesGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner forearmOuter forearmUpper chestMiddle chestTrapeziusInner thighs

Incline Elbow Plank

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreFront shouldersMiddle chest

Incline Hip Raise

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreObliques

Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight)

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliquesInner thighsOuter thighs

Incline Mountain Climber on Step Box

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreQuadricepsFront shoulders

Jumping Air Bike

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsQuadricepsCoreObliques

Kettlebell Dead Bug

Medium
AbsCoreObliques

Kettlebell Leg Raise

Medium
AbsQuadricepsCore

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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