Seated Ab Crunch
This exercise uses the weight of a cable machine to assist in a abs crunch.
Steps
Attach a rope to a high cable pulley. Place...
Cross Body Crunch
This version of the crunch works both the upper and lower portion of the abs.
Steps
Lie on your back and bring your knees up...
Crunches
This is the most common abdominal exercise and possibly the most often improperly performed. Here is how to perform it correctly.
Steps
Lie on your...
Decline Crunch
Using a decline crunch allows you keep your legs steady and isolate all of the abdominal muscles.
Steps
Lie on a decline bench face up....
Decline Oblique Crunch
This version of a decline crunch isolates the oblique muscles of the abs.
Steps
Lie on a decline bench face up. Place your feet securely...
Exercise Ball Pull In
This exercise uses a ball to isolate and work the lower abdominal muscles.
Steps
Lay down as if you were performing a pushup. Place your...
Stability Ball Abdominal Crunch
This crunch uses a Stability Ball. The ball allows you a better range of movement because it adapts better to your spine.
Steps
Sit on...
Side Bends
This exercise works the obliques, the muscles on the sides of your abs.
Steps
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent...