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Are you sick and tired of doing squats, crunches and pushups, but know they are an integral part of your workout? Have you been looking for an alternative, but aren’t sure what exercises will have the same effect? The…

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This is a core stabilizing move that helps to build strength and hypertrophy in the abdominals. You will need a stability ball and adequate core strength to complete this exercise.

To begin, lie on your back on the floor…

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For anyone looking to build strength and hypertrophy in the abs, this is a great move. You should be comfortable performing a basic crunch before advancing to this exercise. You will need either a dumbbell or medicine ball.

To begin,…

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An entire hour of yoga that focuses on my chiseled six-pack. That immediately intrigued me! Okay, I don’t already have a sculpted six-pack, but I do feel confident wearing shirts that show my stomach. The only way to keep that…

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This beginner core exercise is a great way to target your lower abs while improving overall core strength and stability. To begin, lie on the floor on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Your shoulders…

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This is an intermediate to advanced move that aims to strengthen your core, including the abdominals and lower back. You should have adequate core strength and no lower back problems before trying this exercise.

To begin, lie on your…

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Before trying this move, you should have adequate strength and flexibility in your shoulders and hips to ensure you maintain the proper posture throughout the exercise. You will need a stable pull up bar that can support your weight when hanging…

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This abdominal exercise increases strength in your core, neck, and back while improving balance and stability. This move requires the use of a Bosu ball, although the modified version can be done on the floor.

To begin, place the…

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This total body move specifically targets your hips and glutes, while helping to increase strength, stability, and balance. To complete this exercises, you’ll need a stability ball and a weighted medicine ball.

To begin, hold the medicine ball in…

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This isometric exercise develops core strength in your abdominals and lower back, and requires the use of an Airex balance pad. To begin, lie on your side with your arm bent at a 90 degree angle. Your forearm should be resting…

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This move is a twisting crunch while lying on a Bosu ball. To begin, position the Bosu ball with the flat side down. Lie on the ball and position yourself so the rounded part of the ball is supporting your…

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This movement requires the use of a Bosu ball, positioned with the flat side up. To begin, stand on top of the Bosu ball with your feet about shoulder width apart. With your hands at the sides of your body, perform…

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Although this move is advanced, it is a great exercise to strengthen the chest and core. Using a stability ball also helps to work on balance by forcing you to engage your core.

To begin, roll yourself out…

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If there is a cable machine in your fitness center, this move will help develop strength in your core. The stability ball will also add a balance into the mix.

To begin, position the cable so it is…

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For those of you who are always looking to work your lower abs, but can never quite work them as hard as you’d like, this is the move for you. This exercise also helps to improve your total core strength and…

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