The Fitness Train
Exercises from the community
Hip Raises (abs)
Hip Raises use the weight of your legs as resistance to boost lower abdominal muscle growth, with a straighter leg position than the bent-leg variation for a longer lever arm. Lie on your back with your legs extended straight up toward the ceiling. Contract your lower abs to lift your hips a few inches off the floor, then lower back down slowly without letting your legs drop or swing.
Side Crunches (abs)
Side Crunches isolate the obliques, which helps with the rotational power used in sports like football as well as a tighter side-cut look. Lie on your back or side with knees bent and let them fall to one side. Curl your ribcage toward your hip on that side, focusing the movement in your obliques rather than your hip flexors, then switch sides after completing your reps.
Toe Touches (abs)
Toe Touches use your body's own leverage against gravity as resistance, targeting the lower abs for a chiseled result. Lie on your back with legs raised straight up toward the ceiling. Curl your shoulders off the floor and reach both hands up toward your toes, then lower back down with control without letting your legs drift or your lower back arch.