Top Exercises for Achieving a Strong and Defined Midsection
You can Do it at Home
Crunches
Crunches
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the ground,
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Crunches
using your abdominal muscles to crunch up. Lower back down and repeat for several repetitions.
Crunches
Planks
Start in a push-up position, with your hands on the ground and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
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Planks
Engage your core muscles and hold the position for as long as you can, working up to one minute or longer.
Crunches
Bicycle crunches
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your hands behind your head. Lift your shoulders off the ground and bring your left elbow to your right knee
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Bicycle crunches
while extending your left leg. Switch sides, bringing your right elbow to your left knee while extending your right leg. Repeat for several repetitions.
Crunches
Mountain climbers
Start in a push-up position, with your hands on the ground and your body in a straight line from head to heels. Bring your right knee towards your chest,
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Mountain climbers
then switch to bring your left knee towards your chest. Alternate quickly between the two, as if you are running in place.
Crunches
Russian twists
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Lean back slightly and lift your feet off the ground.
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Russian twists
Hold a weight or a medicine ball in your hands and twist your torso to the right, then to the left, touching the weight or ball to the ground on each side.
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Reverse crunches
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands at your sides, with your palms facing down.
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Remember
Incorporate these exercises into your workout routine, and remember to also focus on your diet and overall fitness to achieve the six-pack abs you desire.