Abs exercises: complete guides

Roman Chair Oblique Twist

The Roman chair oblique twist targets the obliques with a large range of motion. Learn proper form, common mistakes, and variations for strong obliques.

Kettlebell Windmill

The windmill combines hip mobility, shoulder stability, and oblique strengthening. Technique, mistakes, and variations of this complete kettlebell exercise.

Stability Ball Crunch

Master the stability ball crunch for more complete ab work. Technique, mistakes to avoid, variations, and tips for choosing the right ball.

Lying Leg Raise

The lying leg raise is the quintessential basic ab exercise. Learn proper technique, common mistakes to avoid, and how to progress to advanced variations.

Captain's Chair Leg Raise

Captain's chair leg raises effectively target the lower abs. Learn proper technique, common mistakes, and variations to keep progressing.

Hanging Leg Raise

The hanging leg raise is one of the most demanding ab exercises. Learn proper technique, common mistakes to fix, and how to progress.

Seated Leg Raise

The seated leg raise is an accessible and effective ab exercise. Learn proper technique, common mistakes to avoid, and variations to progress.

Stomach Vacuum (Abdominal Vacuum)

The stomach vacuum targets the transversus abdominis for a flatter stomach and better trunk stabilization. Learn the technique and progressions.

Mountain Climber

The mountain climber combines core bracing, cardio, and leg work in one movement. Learn technique, mistakes to avoid, and variations to progress.

Decline Crunch

Learn how to perform the decline crunch for stronger abs. Technique, common mistakes, variations, and detailed programming.

Decline Bench Leg Raise

The decline bench leg raise intensifies ab work through the angle of inclination. Learn proper technique, common mistakes, and progressions.

Superman (Back Extension Hold)

The superman is a back extension hold that strengthens the entire posterior chain with no equipment. Learn proper form, common mistakes, and variations.

Scissor Kicks

Learn how to perform scissor kicks correctly to target your lower abs. Complete guide with common mistakes, variations, and programming tips.

Hollow Body Crunch

Discover the hollow body crunch, the gymnastics exercise combining bracing and crunching for complete abs. Technique, variations, and programming.

Pallof Press (Cable Anti-Rotation)

The Pallof press is a cable anti-rotation exercise that strengthens trunk stability. Learn proper form, common mistakes, and effective variations.

Back Extension / Hyperextension

Back extensions strengthen the entire posterior chain: spinal erectors, glutes, and hamstrings. Technique, common mistakes, and variations.

Sit-Up (Full Sit-Up)

The sit-up is a complete abdominal exercise targeting the rectus abdominis and hip flexors. Learn proper form, common mistakes, and effective variations.

Cable Crunch

Master the cable crunch for rock-solid abs. Detailed technique, mistakes to fix, variations, and programming to make real progress.

Hollow Hold

The hollow hold is the foundational core position in gymnastics. Detailed technique, mistakes to avoid, and progression from beginner to advanced.

Ab Roller (Ab Wheel Rollout)

The ab roller is one of the most intense abdominal exercises. Discover the complete technique, mistakes to avoid, and variations from beginner to expert.

Dead Bug

The dead bug is the ideal dynamic core exercise for trunk stabilization. Complete technique, mistakes to avoid, and variations for all levels.

Side Plank

The side plank is the reference exercise for lateral core bracing. Technique, common mistakes, variations, and programming for all levels.

Russian Twist

The russian twist is the go-to rotation exercise for the obliques. Technique, mistakes to avoid, variations, and programming tips.

Front Plank

The front plank is the essential isometric exercise for a solid core. Correct position, mistakes to avoid, and progressive variations.

Floor Crunch

The floor crunch is the most accessible and effective ab exercise. Proper technique, mistakes to avoid, and variations for rock-solid abs.