Try these three standing ab exercises and press pause on endless plank variations.

When it comes to ab workouts, there’s a nine out of 10 chance they will involve some sort of a plank. The move is a staple for good reason: They’re challenging and certainly bring the burn to your ...

Push-ups, crunches, and sit-ups are staple ab workouts, but cranking out endless repetitions can get boring fast. Fortunately, you can shake up your mid-body routine with this 8-move dumbbell workout ...

A single isometric move can say more about your overall conditioning than an entire workout. The sustained plank hold has become a gold-standard test among U.S. trainers to measure core strength, ...

If you’re tired of doing crunches and planks, then ab roller exercises can help you level up your tummy toning game. A strong core isn’t just about achieving rock-hard abs. Core muscles can improve ...

This includes muscles like the diaphragm, pelvic floor, internal obliques, and abs, according to Dean. Doing planks keeps ...

The bodyweight moves packed a punch.

The Copenhagen plank is not your typical core move—it’s a side plank variation where you put your top calf on an elevated ...

While planks are an effective move to include in your core sessions, you don’t need them for a great abs workout. There are many other bodyweight exercises that are perfect for sculpting your abs and ...

Dead bugs are one of the best ab workouts, according to personal trainer Brittany Noelle. Noelle said many people perform ab exercises incorrectly, which can cause injury. She said sit-ups are one of ...

Consider the plank. Not the pirate variety, not the kind into which you hammer nails, not the kind on which salmon rests while being grilled. Instead, the plank: The looks-easy-but-isn’t exercise that ...

Do you want a strong core, and maybe a chance of developing a six-pack? Adding some ab isolation exercises will help you target that area. Read on, and I’ll explain the best exercises, the best ...