{"id":26362,"date":"2021-08-26T19:52:09","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T19:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=26362"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"top-5-abs-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Abs Exercises You Should Be Doing For A Six-Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#The_Top_5_Abs_Exercises\" >The Top 5 Abs Exercises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#The_Reverse_Crunch\" >The Reverse Crunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#The_Plank\" >The Plank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#Oblique_Crunches\" >Oblique Crunches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#Bicycle_Crunches\" >Bicycle Crunches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#Dead_Bugs\" >Dead Bugs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#How_Long_Should_It_Take_To_Get_Abs_Doing_These_Exercises\" >How Long Should It Take To Get Abs Doing These Exercises?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been a year since the coronavirus pandemic hit us, and unfortunately, the lockdown saw most of us adding weight in unwanted regions of our bodies. Many people are struggling to shed weight in the belly area, which has made them lose their abs. We all know that a strong, ripped, and solid core looks and feels good. In addition, it helps reduce the risk of several health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases. We also know that performing various exercises can help build a six-pack. Take a look at the top 5 ab exercises that target not only your deep abs but also your obliques to give you some well-defined abs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Top_5_Abs_Exercises\"><\/span><b>The Top 5 Abs Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For you to rock abs, you must perform practical <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/\">six-pack exercises<\/a>. A large number of us believe that abs exercises start and end with sit-ups. That said, you will find that quite a few people perform many sit-ups, even without breaking a sweat. Sadly, not so many individuals have visible abs after long periods of killing themselves with sit-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to go through the torture of doing ineffective exercises to get a six-pack without seeing any results. Several practical <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-absorption\/\">exercises<\/a> target deep abdominal muscles to help you get ripped abs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, these exercises do not require any equipment except your body weight and can, therefore, be done at home. There should be no excuse then whatsoever on why you aren\u2019t working on your abs. the top five abs exercises that guarantee results in no time include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32603 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"top 5 abs exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reverse_Crunch\"><\/span><b>The Reverse Crunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reverse crunch is one of the best and most challenging <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-crunches\/\">abs exercises<\/a> that primarily work your rectus abdominis. This is the abdominal muscle that makes up the six-pack. In addition to the rectus abdominis, the reverse crunch also targets your external obliques and activates your transverse abdominis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/men\/ss\/slideshow-flat-abs-for-men\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Here is a step-by-step guide detailing the correct form of a reverse crunch (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/men\/ss\/slideshow-flat-abs-for-men\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back on a mat or any other soft surface and bend your knees at a 90-degree angle. Keep your feet flat on the floor and arms near your sides with your palms facing down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe out and brace your core. Start to lift your feet off the ground and simultaneously raise your thighs until they are vertical. Keep your knees bent at a 90-degree angle, and close together throughout the movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuck your knees toward your face to the point where you can comfortably go without lifting your mid-back from the mat. Your hips and lower back must remain on the ground throughout.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pause for a moment and slowly lower your feet back toward the floor until they reach the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat to complete ten to twelve repetitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners can do one set and increase the number of reps and sets as they get stronger.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Key Pointers:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some essential things you need to take note of about the reverse crunch. These aspects may seem minor, but they significantly affect the proper reverse crunch form and lead to injuries or aches. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing the exercise slowly and in a controlled manner. Rushing through this exercise will have you disrupting the form, for example, by lifting your mid-back. The correct form states that the mid-back must always remain on the floor (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/men\/ss\/slideshow-flat-abs-for-men\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting the hips and lower back only. Your hips and lower back are the only two areas that should leave the mat when you tuck forward. Otherwise, your head, hands, and mid-back must remain pressed on the mat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your hands for extra support and stability. Use your hands to help push into the ground to provide stability when lifting your legs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/men\/ss\/slideshow-flat-abs-for-men\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/20-days-abs-challenge\/\">The 20-Day Abs Challenge: Get Sculpted In Less Than 3 Weeks With This Exercise Routine<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30944 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4179-1024x576.png\" alt=\"top 5 abs exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4179.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4179-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4179.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4179.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Plank\"><\/span><b>The Plank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another one of the top five best <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-days-abs-challenge-calendar\/\">ab exercises<\/a> is the plank. The first muscle that the plan works is the transverse abdominis, which, as we identified earlier, is responsible for giving you abs. The plank also activates the rectus abdominis and the internal and external obliques (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/isometric-exercises#risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Make sure you add the plank to your ab workout to get a solid and stable core.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to: Below are the step-by-step instructions on how to do a plank correctly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/isometric-exercises#risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a press-up position. Your arms and toes must be on the floor, head relaxed and facing down. Make sure your elbows are directly under your shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your elbows so that the forearms lie flat on the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your ab muscle and draw the navel toward your spine. Keep your back straight and your body straight from your head to your toes. Your heels should be over the balls of your feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with holding this position for 10 seconds, and then release. You can build up over time and hold for up to a minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Key Pointers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0People tend to make numerous mistakes when performing the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-days-abs-challenge\/\">plank<\/a>. Here are some common errors you need to avoid to prevent strain or injury:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arching your back. As the instructions read, your back must be kept straight throughout. You only arch your back when you are not sufficiently engaging your ab muscles. Check to see that you tighten your core and keep your shoulders down and wide to help in keeping the back and spine neutral (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/isometric-exercises#risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding your breath. This exercise does not require you to hold your breath. So, breathe normally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tilting your head up. Your head is supposed to be facing down to help keep your body in a straight line (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/isometric-exercises#risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also helps avoid straining your neck. So, keep your gaze down to prevent neck strains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sagging your hips. This is a common problem experienced when fatigue kicks in. Individuals sag their hips yet continue holding on. There is no point in continuing when you start sagging your hips. This is an indication that you are tired and need a break. So, have one!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33400 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4899-1024x576.png\" alt=\"top 5 abs exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4899.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4899-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4899.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4899.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oblique_Crunches\"><\/span><b>Oblique Crunches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oblique crunches are an effective ab exercise that should never be missed in any ab strength-training program. This bodyweight <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-abs-squat-challenge\/\">exercise<\/a> targets specifically the obliques on the sides of your abdomen. By honing in on the core sides, these crunches help strengthen your obliques and reduce fat around the six-pack muscle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=211255\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a detailed guide on how to correctly perform oblique crunches:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back, bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor. Roll the knees to one side so that they touch the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your hands behind your ears or across your chest. Start curling up the upper body slowly toward the hip and off the floor only until your shoulders are some inches off the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for a few seconds before returning the upper body slowly to the floor ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat twelve to fifteen times, and then switch sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Key Pointers:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With practice and correct form, oblique crunches can help tone your abs and give you a six-pack. However, unfortunately, most people end up making many mistakes when performing them. Here are the most common mistakes to look out for when doing oblique crunches:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing them too fast. The idea behind most exercises is in doing them correctly instead of hurriedly and in the wrong form. So, perform your oblique crunches slowly and in a controlled manner as it helps you maintain the proper form (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=211255\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disengaging your abdominal muscles. You must engage your ab and oblique muscles when doing this exercise. It helps give them a thorough workout, which in turn helps tone them. Please note that when you begin the upward movement, make sure you squeeze your obliques and abs<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=211255\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulling on your neck with your hands. There are two places you can position your hands, as we earlier determined. One of these areas is behind your ears. Unfortunately, most people who place them here tend to pull on their necks during the upward movement. The result is always a strained neck. Remember that you are not to pull your neck but instead gently rest your hands there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking your shoulder blades too high. You have to lift your shoulder blades off the floor but not too high as it can reduce the effectiveness of the oblique crunch exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=211255\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).Try to target lifting your shoulders only two to three inches above the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planks-for-abs\/\">Planks For Abs: Exercises That Will Set Your Core On Fire<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31502 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4316-1024x576.png\" alt=\"top 5 abs exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4316.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4316-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4316.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4316.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bicycle_Crunches\"><\/span><b>Bicycle Crunches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bicycle crunch is an example of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-often-should-i-workout-abs\/\">intermediate crunch<\/a> variation. It targets the abdominal muscles and the obliques.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do a bicycle crunch (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-ab-exercises-beginners#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by lying on the ground, with your lower back pressed flat onto the floor. Your head and shoulders should be slightly raised above it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head. Note, you should not knit your fingers behind but instead place them loosely at the back of your head. Similarly, be careful not to yank your head with your hands at any point during the exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift one leg and stretch it out. Next, lift the other one and bend your knee towards your chest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you do so, twist through your core and let the opposite arm come towards the raised knee. This means that the right leg should be operating with the left arm and vice versa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to touch the elbow with the knee. That should not be a priority. Instead, your focus should be moving through your core as you turn your torso. Make sure your elbow stays neutral relative to your head throughout the movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower your leg and arm simultaneously while bringing up the opposite two limbs to mirror what you just did with these two limbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep on alternating sides until you finish your reps. Typically, you are always advised to start with ten reps on each and then increase as you continue exercising.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Key Pointers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some common errors you need to watch out for when doing this exercise to avoid injuries:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotating your neck and hips. This will strain your neck, resulting in pain, which is why you are advised to rotate from your core (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-ab-exercises-beginners#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracting your chest. Doing so makes you arch your spine and limits your range of motion. These minor aspects reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding your breath. There is no benefit to holding your breath while performing bicycle crunches. Doing so reduces oxygen flow throughout your body, resulting in pain and cramps. Just make sure you are breathing normally.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rushing through the exercise. Although the movement mimics pedaling a bicycle, it does not mean you rush through it as if you are driving a bike at 20 mph. You must take it slow to avoid disrutpting your form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulling your neck. As we mentioned earlier, pulling your neck while doing crunches is wrong as it only strains them. If your neck hurts while doing this exercise, it means that you are doing it wrong. Stop immediately and look into the correct technique.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\">BetterMe app is here to help<\/a> you leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32602 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"top 5 abs exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dead_Bugs\"><\/span><b>Dead Bugs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dead bug exercise is another effective abs <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-does-meditation-feel-like\/\">exercise<\/a>. It targets deeper abdominal muscles like the transverse abdominis. It also works your erector spinae and pelvic floor. Similarly, besides toning your abdominal area, this exercise also helps build core strength and stabilization (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-ab-exercises-beginners#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the correct steps to follow to perform dead bugs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-ab-exercises-beginners#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by lying on your back and then bend your knees. Keep your feet flat on the floor and at least a foot away from your hips. Your arms should be resting by the sides of your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your lower back and shoulders rest firmly on the floor. Draw your shoulders down and away from your ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your arms to get into the starting position. Your elbows should be above your shoulders, and your fists should be facing in and towards each other. Do not lock your elbows or tilt your head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your legs such that your knees are directly over your hips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe out and slowly lower your right arm and left leg simultaneously. They must be fully stretched, and the two must also rest a few inches above the ground. Hold this position for some seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in and return the two limbs to the initial position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat with your left arm and right leg. Completing this marks one rep. Keep pushing until you complete ten to fifteen reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Key Pointers:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several mistakes that, when performed while executing dead bugs, hinder their effectiveness. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving too fast. Most people perform dead bugs very fast, forgetting that a fast pace can lead to arching and twisting. You may end up lifting your back off of the floor, which will disrupt the correct form. Try to slow down to avoid this mistake and others that come with doing the exercise fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not staying flat. At times, it may happen that your lower back lifts, even when you are maintaining a slow and smooth pace. This is common, but you need to address it immediately. In such a case this may occur due to overstretching both your arm and leg. Try to extend these two limbs to your point of comfort. Again, whenever you feel your back arching, bring both limbs to the center (starting stance) before switching sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting Your Head. We understand that most people like to watch themselves when exercising. This is not a bad thing. Unfortunately, it makes most people lift their heads and crook their necks. The best way to perform this exercise is to look up the entire time. Pick a spot in the ceiling and look at it until you are done with this movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drifting Your Arm. The dead bug exercise requires coordination between your arm and legs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-ab-exercises-beginners#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). People make the major mistake when moving alternate limbs by lowering the arm as one drops the leg to the ground. Remember, the starting point of the arm is supposed to be when it is stretched towards the ceiling. This means you are not supposed to lower your arm but instead raise it to the initial stance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sinking the foot. Like with the drifting arm, you may sink your leg when you return it to the starting stretched position. Try to do the exercise slowly to concentrate on the leg positioning, which helps avoid your leg sinking towards the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30679 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"top 5 abs exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_It_Take_To_Get_Abs_Doing_These_Exercises\"><\/span><b>How Long Should It Take To Get Abs Doing These Exercises?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an assumption that doing effective <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pull-ups-for-abs\/\">abs exercises<\/a> will have you flaunting abs in a week. Sadly that is not the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people may develop visible abs within weeks, while others may take longer and even use other interventions like dieting. The time it takes to see abs varies from person to person, as several factors influence it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first aspect affecting the timeline of your six-pack is<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your body fat percentage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-abs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The more body fat you have, the more time it will take you to start seeing your abs. Medical News Today also states that your diet and exercise habits will affect this timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using these effective ab exercises and eating healthy and clean may help you reach a body fat percentage that results in defined abs. So, be patient and focus on exercise and a proper diet to help melt fat around the abs and get your six-pack faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to work the abs is to perform a series of effective abs exercises. The top five most effective exercises are the reverse crunch, dead bug, bicycle crunch, oblique crunches, and the plank.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These exercises predominantly target your transverse abdominis and obliques to help carve out your abs. Note that the timeline in which you see your abs varies, depending on your dietary habits. So, try to eat clean and exercise regularly using this circuit for optimal results.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Top_5_Abs_Exercises\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"5 min lower ABS workout at home \ud83d\udd25\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ByGP4EzSfmY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/isometric-exercises#risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 isometric exercises for people to try<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/best-ab-exercises-beginners#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Ab Exercises for Beginners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-abs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to get abs? Guide and tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=211255\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s Crunch Time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/men\/ss\/slideshow-flat-abs-for-men\">Slideshow: The Best Flat Abs Move for Men<\/a> (2020, webmd.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a year since the coronavirus pandemic hit us, and unfortunately, the lockdown saw most of us adding weight in unwanted regions of our bodies. Many people are struggling to shed weight in the belly area, which has made them lose their abs. 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/f34f31e15f42d03282ccb834ad7055dc\"},\"headline\":\"The Top 5 Abs Exercises You Should Be Doing For A Six-Pack\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/\"},\"wordCount\":2881,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-5-abs-exercise\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1996240760.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Fitness\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">It\u2019s been a year since the coronavirus pandemic hit us, and unfortunately, the lockdown saw most of us adding weight in unwanted regions of our bodies. Many people are struggling to shed weight in the belly area, which has made them lose their abs. We all know that a strong, ripped, and solid core looks and feels good. In addition, it helps reduce the risk of several health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases. We also know that performing various exercises can help build a six-pack. Take a look at the top 5 ab exercises that target not only your deep abs but also your obliques to give you some well-defined abs.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>The Top 5 Abs Exercises<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For you to rock abs, you must perform practical <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/\\\">six-pack exercises<\/a>. A large number of us believe that abs exercises start and end with sit-ups. That said, you will find that quite a few people perform many sit-ups, even without breaking a sweat. Sadly, not so many individuals have visible abs after long periods of killing themselves with sit-ups.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">You do not have to go through the torture of doing ineffective exercises to get a six-pack without seeing any results. Several practical <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-absorption\/\\\">exercises<\/a> target deep abdominal muscles to help you get ripped abs.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Luckily, these exercises do not require any equipment except your body weight and can, therefore, be done at home. 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