{"id":59957,"date":"2022-04-22T00:15:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=59957"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:44:44","slug":"best-ab-exercises-core-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/best-ab-exercises-core-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Ab Exercises to Score a Stronger Core"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The goal of ab exercises isn\u2019t all\u00a0about sculpting a six-pack<\/a> or chiseling your middle. The core of every day movements<\/a> comes from just that \u2014 your core<\/a>. You need a solid midsection to stand upright, stay steady on your feet and twist and turn sans injury. (Though scoring flat abs<\/a> is certainly a sweet bonus!)<\/p>\n

So how do you land a stronger core? Work it from every angle and switch up your routine<\/a> often. That\u2019s where these 50 anything-but-boring abs exercises come in. They\u2019ll skyrocket your strength and stability \u2014 and help you score that toned midsection in the meantime. Say hello to going hardcore.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>50 Butt Exercises to Sculpt Stronger Glutes<\/a><\/p>\n

Take Your Core Workout Beyond Crunches and Sit-Ups<\/h2>\n

Planks<\/h2>\n

When it comes to improving core stability, the plank<\/a> has your back (and your front!). By working your transverse abdominis<\/a> \u2014 the deep core muscles that wrap around your middle \u2014 as well as your back, shoulders, and glutes (yes, you should activate your butt, too), you get a full body burn in one isometric movement. But the best thing about planks: You can continuously switch them up and make your muscles work even more. Check out these creative twists on a typical plank routine and you\u2019ll see what we mean.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Spiderman Plank<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Get total-body toned with this amped up plank. While performing a triceps push-up, bring your knee to the outside of your elbow, and switch sides on the next rep. Don\u2019t drop or pike your hips through the entire move \u2014 your body should stay in a straight line from shoulders to ankles.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Sphinx to Forearm Plank<\/a><\/h3>\n
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A slight twist on a high-low plank move, you\u2019ll flow from a yoga sphinx pose (similar to a baby cobra) into a forearm plank. Try to minimize movement in your hips as you go.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Reach Around the Clock Planks<\/a><\/h3>\n

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A regular plank is tough in itself. But balancing on one arm? Talk about taking this core challenge up a notch.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Army Crawl Side Planks<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Take your abs workout to P.E. class and army crawl your way across the mat. Stay low in a strong forearm plank as you slither your arms and legs forward. Then finish with a side plank to target your obliques.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0TRX Plank to Pike<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Talk about tough! This pike-up plank offers a gymnastic element to build strength in your lower abs. The higher you pike, the harder the exercise… and the stronger your core.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Push-Up<\/a><\/h3>\n