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.
Medicine Ball Pass-throughs
Medicine Ball Pass-throughs use resistance through a large range of motion, hitting both the upper and lower abs on the way to a faster six-pack. Sit with knees bent and feet lifted slightly off the floor, holding a medicine ball. Pass the ball under your knees from one hand to the other, then pass it back over the top, keeping your core braced and your feet off the ground throughout.
Seated Knee Raises (abs)
Seated Knee Raises strongly target the lower abs with a compact range of motion, making them an efficient tool for building a six-pack. Sit on the edge of a bench or chair and lean back slightly, holding the edge for support. Draw your knees up toward your chest using your lower abs, then extend your legs back out without letting your feet touch the floor between reps.