Abdominal Exercises - Free Weight

Exercises with your abdominals as the primary target:

• Captains Chair

  This is an ab exercise you can quickly fit in between sets since you don't have to lay down on the floor to do them.

• Crunches

  This adds another level of difficulty to the traditional crunch by adding a free weight.

• Alternating Knee Lifts

  This is a good modification for the double leg lift-you can still build the strength that is essential for lifting both legs at the same time (in the pike position).

• Decline Crunches

  Gravity makes this crunch on a decline much more intense than a traditional crunch.

• Straight Leg Lifts

  This exercise challenges your core, your hip flexors, and your back and shoulder strength, so you get a lot of "bang" for your buck!