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21 exercises

Ab Wheel Rollout

Ab Wheel Rollout

Long-lever anti-extension that is brutally effective.

BodyweightAdvanced
Bicycle Crunch

Bicycle Crunch

Alternating crunch plus rotation.

BodyweightBeginner
Cable Crunch

Cable Crunch

Loaded crunch you can progress week to week.

CableBeginner
Crunch

Crunch

Short-range spinal flexion for the rectus abdominis.

BodyweightBeginner
Dead Bug

Dead Bug

Teaches bracing while moving the limbs.

BodyweightBeginner
Decline Sit-Up

Decline Sit-Up

Sit-up on a decline bench for more load.

BodyweightIntermediate
Dragon Flag

Dragon Flag

Advanced body lever popularized by Bruce Lee.

BodyweightAdvanced
Hanging Knee Raise

Hanging Knee Raise

Easier hanging variation using bent knees.

BodyweightBeginner
Hanging Leg Raise

Hanging Leg Raise

Hard hanging flexion that trains the lower abs.

BodyweightIntermediate
Mountain Climber

Mountain Climber

Dynamic plank that also raises the heart rate.

BodyweightBeginner
Pallof Press

Pallof Press

Anti-rotation press for a resilient core.

CableIntermediate
Plank

Plank

Isometric anti-extension for a braced core.

BodyweightBeginner
Russian Twist

Russian Twist

Rotational core work for the obliques.

BodyweightBeginner
Stomach Vacuum

Stomach Vacuum

Draws in the transverse abdominis.

BodyweightBeginner
Back Squat

Back Squat

Secondary

The king of quad-dominant compound lifts.

BarbellIntermediate
Barbell Overhead Press

Barbell Overhead Press

Secondary

Standing vertical press for delts and core.

BarbellIntermediate
Farmer Carry

Farmer Carry

Secondary

Loaded walk that builds grip and core stability.

DumbbellBeginner
Front Squat

Front Squat

Secondary

Upright squat that hammers the quads and core.

BarbellAdvanced
Goblet Squat

Goblet Squat

Secondary

Beginner-friendly squat holding a dumbbell at the chest.

DumbbellBeginner
Push-Up

Push-Up

Secondary

Foundational pressing pattern you can do anywhere.

BodyweightBeginner
Suitcase Carry

Suitcase Carry

Secondary

One-sided carry that trains grip and obliques.

DumbbellBeginner