No-equipment ab workout
Beginner3 days per week20 min
Equipment: No equipment (bodyweight)
A circuit for the front abs, the obliques and trunk stability. Do the 6 exercises back to back, resting 20 to 30 seconds between them, and repeat the circuit 3 times with a 90-second break between rounds.
You can do it 2 or 3 times a week, on its own or at the end of another workout.
Warm-up
Circuit (3 rounds)
Tips
- In the crunches, don't pull on your neck: your hands just support your head.
- In the plank, squeeze your glutes and abs as if someone were about to push you; breathe normally.
- To progress, add 5 seconds to the planks or 2 reps to the rest each week.
If you have an injury, a medical condition or are pregnant, check with a professional before starting a new routine.