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Tom’s Guide
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Jane McGuire

Forget planks — this 12-minute dumbbell dead bug workout obliterated my ab muscles and helped sculpt and strengthen my core

Woman wearing blue sports apparel at home with a defined core .

If you’re looking to be humbled in your ab workout, swap your planks for dead bugs. This exercise looks simple at first, but it seriously challenges all of the muscles in your midsection and builds strength and stability in your core.

To increase the intensity of your dead bugs, you can add weight, holding one of the best adjustable dumbbells in your hands as you extend your opposite arm and leg away from your body.

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