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The 31 Best Stomach Exercises for Stronger Abs

This 20-minute workout from Barry’s Bootcamp will maximize your limited schedule and leave your stronger abs on fire. To perform the exercises demonstrated in this video by Rebecca Kennedy, all you need is a mat, a little space, and some motivation (you can even do it in your own home!).

Get more from your core

You’ll get more from your Pilates, yoga, or core-focused moves—meaning a stronger, fitter belly—by following these tips:

  • Move from your waist. Whenever you twist, make sure the movement happens from your bottom rib up. Keep hips still.
  • Tighten up. Throughout each move, you should feel a tightening, similar to zipping up a pair of tight jeans, from one hip bone to the other.
  • Exhale deeply. To help strengthen your abs and protect your lower back, be sure to exhale thoroughly with every breath.

A new kind of crunch

  • Sit so thighs and upper torso form a V shape, with lower legs crossed and lifted.
  • Hold a 5-pound medicine ball (or dumbbell) between both hands. Swivel left to right and back, bringing ball across body while maintaining the V shape.
  • Do 3 sets of 15 reps 3–4 times a week.

Bridge opposite arm-leg reach

  • Lie faceup with your left knee bent, left foot flat on the floor, and right leg extended toward the ceiling. Reach toward the ceiling with your the left arm and keep your right arm down by your side.
  • Without moving your hips or shoulders, open your raised leg to the right and raised arm to the left. Now, concentrating on your abs, return your raised leg and arm to the center. Do 10–12 reps, then switch sides and repeat.

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