Master the top 9 no-equipment ab exercises for a powerful core right from your home
The 9 Best Ab Exercises You Can Do Without Equipment
Introduction
In the realm of fitness, the core is often the battleground where will meets way. It's where the journey to a stronger, more resilient body begins. Gone are the days when ab training was shackled by myths of spot reduction. Today, armed with sports science, we embark on a quest for core strength, unbounded by equipment.
Boost Core Strength in 10 Minutes with Katie Austin's Abs Workout
Boost Core Strength in 10 Minutes with Katie Austin's Abs Workout
The 9 Best Ab Exercises Without Equipment
Crunch | Lie on your back with knees bent. Contract your abs, bringing your ribcage closer to your hips. | 3 sets of 10-20 reps |
Heel Taps | Lying with knees bent, tap your heels alternately by contracting your obliques. | 3 sets of 30 reps (each side) |
Plank | In a push-up position, rest on your forearms. Brace your body to form a straight line. | 3 sets of 30 seconds |
Mountain Climbers | From a push-up position, alternately bring your knees to your chest in a running motion. | 4 sets of 20 reps (each leg) |
Leg Raises | Lie on your back, raise your legs keeping them straight, then lower them without touching the floor. | 2-4 sets of 15 reps |
Bicycle Crunch | Lie on your back, perform a crunch twisting your body to bring opposite elbow and knee together. | 3 sets of 30 reps |
Pike Crunch | Lie on your back, legs up, crunch up reaching for your toes. | 4 sets of 10 reps |
Reverse Crunch | Lie on your back, lift and bring your knees towards your chest, then raise your hips slightly off the ground. | 3 sets of 15 reps |
Hollow Holds | Lie on your back, raise arms and legs off the ground, holding your core tight. | 3 sets of 20 seconds |