There are dozens of abs exercises to add to your workouts and it can be tempting to jump straight into some of the advanced moves you see experienced trainers demonstrate on social media. But Nick Mitchell, a fitness industry veteran and founder of Ultimate Performance, recommends a back-to-basics approach.
"Beginners, in my view, should primarily focus on abdominal crunches," says Mitchell. "Most abs and core exercises are too advanced and often butchered in their execution. I prefer to limit the options to two or three proven exercises, then focus on getting progressively stronger."
