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Sam Hopes

Forget weights — 5 ab exercises you can do with a yoga block

Woman performing a plank resting elbows on yoga block during home workout on exercise mat.

You can fire up your abs without gym equipment like dumbbells or kettlebells — just use a yoga block. If you've become bored with the many well-known bodyweight ab exercises, here are five ways to get creative with one $10 yoga accessory instead. 

Yoga blocks are typically used during yoga classes to support your limbs. They can help bridge the gap between you and the floor if you have limited mobility or flexibility, or can be used to increase activation and make an exercise feel more challenging.

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