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Jessica Downey

Forget sit-ups — you only need a pair of dumbbells and 7 exercises to sculpt your abs

A photo of a woman with strong abs.

One common misconception in the fitness world is that endless hours of sit-ups and planks must be done in order to build a strong and defined core. But who has time for that? Not us. 

The good news is, you don't need an abundance of time to devote to training your midsection but building genuine strength and achieving definition in your core requires strategic exercises that will target key muscles. Online fitness trainer Britany Williams, has created a seven-exercise workout focusing specifically on the lower abs and obliques. Working on these muscles will help you achieve a balanced and sculpted core and all you need to complete Williams' workout is a chair and a pair of dumbbells.

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