The 7 Best ABS Workout At Home Of All Time

There are so many exercises you can do to get strong abdominal muscles. You can train at the gym center or do exercises at home. Whatever your goals are, though, getting there means incorporating the best-of-the-best abs exercises into your routine.

Solid abs workouts incorporate moves that fire up all of these major muscles - and particularly exercises that work 'em all at the same time, like plank, sit up, leg raise, mountain climber and side planks. 

Forming a mighty midriff will also help you perform better when doing all manner of other moves in the gym. Powerhouse lifts like barbell squats and deadlifts all demand a strong core, as do agility workouts and plyometric exercises.

So the list of benefits of adding abs exercises to your gym repertoire and strengthening your core is almost endless. And who’s going to complain if you also happen to sculpt a picture-perfect six-pack at the same time.

To help ensure you have an array of exercises suitable for your training experience to add to your abs workouts. The 15 moves below are some of the best abs exercises you can do. Mix and match 'em to create an abs workout that'll get you strong and toned in no time.

1. Plank

An all-time core classic. Hold a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles while supporting yourself on your forearms and toes. The plank is great for beginners and there is minimal movement so less chance of getting it wrong.

“It’s also easy to scale – start at 20-second holds and work up towards 60 seconds. Make sure you engage your core by tilting your pelvis back slightly to flatten your lower back – a curved lower back is to be avoided.”

How to: Lay on the floor with your elbows under your shoulders, hands flat on the floor and core engaged. Keeping your forearms and knees on the floor slowly raise yourself upwards until your body is in a straight line from your knees to your head. Hold the position for as long as you can.

2. Leg Raises

How to: Lie on your back, legs straight and together. Keep your legs straight and lift them all the way up to the ceiling until your butt comes off the floor. Slowly lower your legs back down till they're just above the floor. Hold for a moment. Raise your legs back up. Repeat.

This engages your lower abs, and you engage your core by flattening your lower back on the floor, To make it easier, tuck your knees in and start with your legs raised, then slowly lower them towards the floor. Once you master this, start keeping your legs straight when returning to the top position.

If you feel a niggle in your lower back then place your hands under your buttocks to help keep your lower back flat. Start with sets of five raises and work towards 15.

Benefits of leg raises:  Helps to lose weight from the legs, and lower abdomen. Tones, strengthens muscles in your abdomen and legs. An effective exercise for lower abs. Can strengthen the hamstrings, calf mucles, and glutes. It is a great exercise that can be done even while lying down in bed.

3. Sit Up

Sit ups are like crunches, but the two actually have some differences. While both exercises start out by lying flat on your back, a sit up requires you to lift your entire torso up into a semi-seated position, whereas a crunch simply means lifting just your shoulders and upper back off the ground.

How to : Lie down on your back. Bend your legs and place feet firmly on the ground to stabilize your lower body. Cross your hands to opposite shoulders or place them behind your ears, without pulling on your neck. Curl your upper body all the way up toward your knees.

4. V Sits

This exercise helps to develop balance, strength, and coordination. They can be done when you’re looking for more of a challenge.

How to: Lie flat on your back with your legs out straight and your arms extended overhead. Simultaneously raise your feet and arms toward the ceiling. Keep your chest and legs extended at an angle. Bring your arms parallel to the floor. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Slowly lower back down to the starting position.

5. Mountain Climber

Start in a straight arm press-up position with one knee up between your elbows and only the back foot on the floor, Jump the back foot off the floor and swap it with the front foot.

Focus on pulling your stomach muscles in throughout the movement to protect your spine and add more intensity. This is a great exercise for burning calories as well as developing your abs. Start with 30 seconds of mountain climbers and work towards 60 seconds.

6. Grounded Russian twist

the russian twist is the best workout for abs. It’s worth mastering the basic version of this exercise because it hits the oft-neglected obliques and often fitness classes throw people in at the deep end with more difficult variations. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and heels resting on the ground. Lean back so that your torso is at 45°. 

Keep your chest up to stop you from hunching your back. Interlock your fingers and extend your arms in front of you. Turn your torso to the left or right, bringing your hands to touch the ground on that side. Rotate back to centre and then carry on to touch the opposite side. Once you’ve mastered the movement, make it more difficult by raising your heels off the floor and/or holding a weight.

7.  Bicycle Crunch

A study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise named this the best abs exercise because it provides the greatest stimulus to both abs and obliques. That’s more bang for your buck, or more aches for your effort depending on your point of view.

Lie on your back, extend your legs and hold them just above the ground. Place your fingers lightly on your temples. Bring one knee up towards your chest and twist your torso so that the opposite elbow comes over towards it. 

Your elbow and knee needn’t touch, but thinking of that connection between the two body parts is a good way to guide the movement of your torso. Lower both your torso and leg at the same time, then repeat on the opposite side. Keep the movement continuous and smooth for 30 to 60 seconds at a time.

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