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Becks Shepherd

Forget planks — build a stronger core in just 5 minutes with this bodyweight-only abs workout

Woman performing a boat pose against blue backdrop during core workout.

When it comes to carving out a more defined torso, there’s no shortage of ab exercises to help you do so. But this workout from Ingrid Clay, a fitness trainer for the workout app Centr, focuses on strengthening the muscles surrounding your core — not just your rectus abdominis, also known as your six-pack muscles.

Featuring the likes of a humble crunch, rope pulls, and sit-ups with moving punches, this five-move workout will fire up your deep core, which is made up of a collection of muscles that work around the clock to support your spine and pelvis.

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