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These are the 14 abs exercises in our library. Each one includes the correct technique, the muscles it works and alternatives if you lack the equipment. You can generate a free routine that includes them based on your level and goal.

Which muscles you train with Abs

The core includes the rectus abdominis (trunk flexion), the obliques (rotation and lateral flexion) and the transversus, which acts as a deep stabiliser. It is trained both with movement (crunches, leg raises) and with anti-movement: the plank and its variations resist extension, and the Pallof press resists rotation. Both approaches are complementary.

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The 14 Abs exercises

• Ab Wheel (kneeling)
• Bicycle crunch
• Cable crunch
• Reverse crunch
• Dead bug
• Hanging leg raise
• Hollow hold
• Landmine rotation
• Pallof press
• Lateral plank walk
• Plank
• Side plank
• Ab wheel rollout
• V-sit

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• Back
• Glutes
• Shoulders
• Hamstrings
• Lower back
• Calves
• Chest
• Traps
• Triceps

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