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Lucy Miller

I swapped crunches for this abs exercise and my core feels stronger already

A man performing core exercise 'barbell roll out' at the gym.

If you want to work your abs, you’ll probably default to sit-ups, planks or crunches. They sure are effective, but celebrity trainer Ben Bruno, who’s worked with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, offers a smarter alternative.

I first spotted the move on his social media, and it immediately stood out. You start in a plank position with your hands on a barbell, then slowly roll it forward, extending your arms out in front of you, all while maintaining a neutral spine and avoiding any lower back arch.

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