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Jessica Downey

No, not crunches — trainer says these 5 bodyweight moves are the secret to building stronger abs

A man doing a sit up.

You don’t need a gym full of weights to build the kind of core strength you’re aiming for. While many people turn to weighted ab exercises, online trainer James Stirling says you can achieve it with just your bodyweight and shares his 30-minute routine to help you get there.

There aren't any of the same old classics like sit-ups and crunches, but instead a smart mix of isometric holds, controlled movements, and full-body stability work that hits your core from every angle.

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