{"id":10711,"date":"2024-06-07T14:56:26","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/?p=10711"},"modified":"2024-08-01T12:49:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T11:49:22","slug":"best-abs-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/workouts\/best-abs-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Abs Exercises For a Rock-Strong Core"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you want to develop six-pack abs, you need to combine a healthy diet and consistent fitness routine with these best abs exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to sculpting your abs, all you really need are bodyweight exercises and an exercise mat<\/a>, before introducing extra resistance. Whether you’re a complete beginner to core work or a practiced pro, our roundup of the best abs exercises has got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask most men what body part they most wish to improve and their abs will feature high on the list. A rock-hard six-pack not only looks good but proves you take training seriously and know what you\u2019re doing by burning excess body fat and building hard, lean muscle mass.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that the best way to build a six-pack is to do endless crunches. If they were right, this article would be incredibly short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality is that you need the best abs exercises to work all your abdominal muscles \u2013 the deep-lying transversus abdominis, the internal and external obliques and the rectus abdominis, the muscle that makes up the visible six pack. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, if your body fat levels are too high, you won\u2019t be able to see your six-pack, so you need to combine effective abs exercises with a healthy diet and \u2013 to lose body fat \u2013 a moderate calorie deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, here are the best abs exercises to help you target your abdominal muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the best abs exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Barbell rollout<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Modified V-sit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Reverse crunch<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Dumbbell crunch<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Star side plank<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Medicine ball crunch and throw<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Walkout<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Gym ball rollout<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Standing band fall-through<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Hanging leg raise<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Bicycle crunch<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Jackknife<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Gym ball side plank<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>1. Barbell rollout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Recommended reps:<\/strong> 6
    Recommended sets:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Benefits of the barbell rollout:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    When it comes to abs training, sports and conditioning coaches don\u2019t see eye to eye with physique-focused trainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sports coaches are wary of isolation moves and conventional abs exercises that have little application on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    One of the few abs exercises that both camps love, however, is the rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This is because it packs a lot into one move: working the whole kinetic chain (your muscles, bones and nerves), and requiring stability at the end of the range of movement and strength to get back to the start position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to do the barbell rollout:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n