Best Abs Exercises
A curated list of 25 movements that build the abs. Each guide includes technique cues, common mistakes, target rep ranges, and a progression scheme that auto-adjusts based on your real lifts.
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25 exercises
Crunch
Abs · Bodyweight · 15–25 reps
Cable Crunch
Abs · Cable · 12–20 reps
Hanging Leg Raise
Abs · Bodyweight · 10–15 reps
Machine Crunch
Abs · Machine · 12–20 reps
Decline Crunch
Abs · Bodyweight · 15–25 reps
Ab Wheel Rollout
Abs · Bodyweight · 8–15 reps
Plank
Abs · Bodyweight · 30–60 reps
Cable Woodchopper
Abs · Cable · 12–20 reps
- Sit-Up Abs · Bodyweight · 15–20 reps
- Bicycle Crunch Abs · Bodyweight · 15–20 reps
- Lying Leg Raise Abs · Bodyweight · 12–20 reps
- Reverse Crunch Abs · Bodyweight · 12–20 reps
- Flutter Kicks Abs · Bodyweight · 15–20 reps
- V-Up Abs · Bodyweight · 10–15 reps
- Dead Bug Abs · Bodyweight · 12–20 reps
- Hollow Body Hold Abs · Bodyweight · 30–60 reps
- Side Plank Abs · Bodyweight · 30–60 reps
- Russian Twist Abs · Bodyweight · 15–20 reps
- Weighted Russian Twist Abs · Dumbbell · 12–20 reps
- Toes-to-Bar Abs · Bodyweight · 8–15 reps
- Hanging Knee Raise Abs · Bodyweight · 12–20 reps
- Pallof Press Abs · Cable · 10–15 reps
- Dumbbell Side Bend Abs · Dumbbell · 12–20 reps
- Barbell Rollout Abs · Barbell · 8–12 reps
- Medicine Ball Slam Abs · Bodyweight · 3–6 reps
Exercise illustrations: Illustration: Everkinetic (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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