When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images I’ve curated the best beginner-friendly ab exercises for those who aspire to ...

Ever experience a deep belly laugh, put away groceries, or sit up straight when someone told you to pay more attention? We're guessing you have — and you're using your abs for all of that. They ...

Regardless of your fitness goals, achieving even the smallest bit of definition in your abdominal muscles can be a major confidence booster. But building J. Lo-level obliques shouldn't be the only ...

If you’re a beginner, aim for a certain number of reps. We detail the number of reps below. For a more advanced routine, try timed rounds. Set the timer for one minute and complete as many reps as you ...

If you’re in the mood to do a quick but effective core-strengthening session, look no further than Pamela Reif’s ab workouts on Youtube. They’re short and simple, but they really do the trick. In her ...

Workouts can get stale fastespecially ab routines, since some people (and even trainers) just repeat the same exercises to train the core without any progression, as if it were a totally separate ...

I’m suspicious of any workout that promises to deliver results in a short amount of time. I’ve never been one of those people who could hit the gym hard for a week and see a change in my body. Any ...

Running is a total-body workout. Even though your legs propel you forward, your core is your power center, allowing for easy energy transfer between your upper and lower body. Without a strong core, ...

If you’re tired of your usual ab workouts and want to mix things up, try adding kettlebell workouts to your routine. Kettlebells can be the perfect addition to give your abs a new challenge. Whether ...