Exercises from the community
Crossovers (abs)
Crossovers train the obliques hard by combining rotation with a crunching motion, hitting the sides of your abdominal wall more directly than a straight-ahead crunch. Lying on your back with knees bent, curl your shoulders up and rotate to bring one elbow toward the opposite knee while extending the other leg out. Alternate sides in a controlled rhythm, keeping your lower back pressed into the floor throughout.
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.
Crunches: Legs Straight (abs)
Crunches: Legs Straight removes the usual knee bend, giving your abs a different challenge and variety that leads to faster results. Lie on your back with your legs extended straight up or along the floor rather than bent. Curl your shoulders and upper back off the floor, focusing the effort in your abs rather than pulling with your neck, then lower back down with control.