Elite fitness expert shares the only two ab exercises you’ll ever need

ActiveElite fitness expert shares the only two ab exercises you’ll ever needNope, it doesn’t involve doing the plankWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Nope, it doesn’t involve doing the plank

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Man with his top off doing ab crunches

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Let’s be honest, there’shundredsof ab exercises that can help us towards our goal ofachieving a six-packor toned tummy – from sit-ups to planks, as well as bits ofhome gym equipmentwe can use alongside our workouts, like anab roller. It can all become a bit of a minefield. However, elite fitness trainer, Jeff Cavaliere, has shared the two key ab exercises you need to be doing that are worth your time, sweat and energy – and it doesn’t involve the plank either, so listen up.

Firstly, it’s important to point out (as Jeff rightly does so too) that when it comes to having visible abs you need a low body fat percentage, otherwise you simply won’t be able to see them. So, first things first, make sure your nutrition is in-check. Secondly, Cavaliere says it’s not so much about the exercises you’re doing, believe it or not, it’s more about the movement of the exercise. To work the lower abs he says you need to move your legs towards your upper torso, whereas to work the upper abs you need to move your head and torso towards the feet. ‘What about the obliques?’ you ask. Don’t worry, these two moves have those covered too.

The two moves are actually nothing wildly exciting or new, but they combine those all-important ab movements (legs towards your head, head towards your feet) that Cavaliere points out. Just make sure you’ve got something comfortable beneath you when you do them, like anexercise or yoga mat. Here’s what they are:

And there you have it, two ab exercises that target your upper and lower abdominals, as well as your obliques. Not a fan of crunches? Try thisfive minute no-crunch ab workoutinstead.

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