I'm not exaggerating — this is one of my favorite abs exercises you can do sitting down to build a stronger core

A photo of a woman with strong abs.

I’m not one to big up an exercise I don’t believe in. I’ll happily tell you sit-ups are low on my priority list of the best abs exercises to program for my clients, with or without weights.

So when I say this is one of my favorite exercises to build a stronger core and hip flexors, I mean it. I won’t hold you in suspense any longer — it’s the overhead seated leg raise.