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Sam Hopes

Forget sit-ups: 7 bodyweight ab exercises that blast your core

a photo of a woman with strong abs

You don’t need heavy weights to strengthen your core muscles from home, just add these seven ab exercises to your core routine. Although weights are effective at adding intensity, bodyweight ab workouts can work these muscles hard.

Bodyweight training, like a calisthenics workout, naturally engages your core muscles and helps build functional strength, keeping your body moving with better efficiency and less chance of injury. A strong core also helps all exercisers lift heavier with better posture and run with better economy, amongst other benefits.

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