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Jane McGuire

Forget planks — this ab workout sculpts your core in 4 exercises

a photo of a woman doing a v-sit exercise

When it comes to working your abs, not all exercises are created equal, and if you’re looking for a workout finisher that’ll blast the muscles in your midsection, we’ve found it. Created by fitness trainer Courteney Fisher, this workout is designed as an intermediate core workout, that can be added to the end of a strength session, or used as active recovery on a rest day. Ready to get started? Read on to find the full workout. 

As a reminder, no amount of crunches, sit-ups, or planks will help you sculpt visible abs, but they will help strengthen the muscles in your core. This is important for running stronger, sitting with better posture, and lifting heavier weights. If visible abs are your goal, you must focus on getting a low body fat percentage through cardio, strength sessions, and good nutrition. Here’s how to calculate your body fat percentage, and why it matters. 

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