24 Best Abs Workouts at Home Without Equipment for Beginners

 Introduction

Are you looking to tone your abs without leaving the comfort of your home? Whether you're new to fitness or simply prefer home workouts, you can achieve a sculpted core without any equipment. With many years of experience as a Fitness Specialist, I've curated the ultimate list of the 24 best abs workouts you can do at home without equipment. Let's dive in and transform your core!

 

 Table of Contents

1. The Importance of Strong Abs

2. Getting Started: Preparing for Your Abs Workout

3. Safety Tips for Beginners

4. WarmUp Routines to Prevent Injuries

5. Workout 1: Crunches

6. Workout 2: Bicycle Crunches

7. Workout 3: Leg Raises

8. Workout 4: Plank

9. Workout 5: Side Plank

10. Workout 6: Mountain Climbers

11. Workout 7: Flutter Kicks

12. Workout 8: Russian Twists

13. Workout 9: Reverse Crunches

14. Workout 10: VUps

15. Workout 11: Toe Touches

16. Workout 12: Scissor Kicks

17. Workout 13: Plank with Hip Dips

18. Workout 14: Dead Bug

19. Workout 15: Plank Jacks

20. Workout 16: Standing Oblique Crunch

21. Workout 17: Hollow Body Hold

22. Workout 18: High Knees

23. Workout 19: Seated In and Outs

24. Workout 20: Starfish Crunch

25. Workout 21: Tuck and Extend

26. Workout 22: Heel Taps

27. Workout 23: Windshield Wipers

28. Workout 24: Rolling Plank

29. Cool Down: Stretching for Flexibility

30. FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

 

The Importance of Strong Abs

More than an aesthetic objective, strong abdominals are critical to both health and fitness. Keeping your body stable, the core muscles engage whenever you walk, run, bend forward at the hips, or stand upright. With great core strength, you are also guaranteed perfect posture, athletic performance, and balance, which might just save you some future backaches.

 

Getting Started: Preparing for Your Abs Workout

In this section, prepare your body and mind for the workouts. Find the most comfortable space at home, wear clothes suitable for working out, and have a bottle of water nearby. Keep in mind that one has to be regular to get the desired results.

 

 Safety Tips for Beginners

Safety should always come first. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

Listen to Your Body: If something feels wrong, stop immediately.

Maintain Proper Form: This prevents injuries and maximizes effectiveness.

Start Slow: Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts.

Stay Hydrated: Drink water before, during, and after your workout.

 

Warm-Up Routines to Prevent Injuries

Warming up is crucial to prepare your muscles for exercise and prevent injuries. Try these simple warmup exercises:

 Jogging in Place: 3 minutes

 Arm Circles: 1 minute

 Leg Swings: 1 minute

 Torso Twists: 1 minute

 

Abs Workout at Home Without Equipment for Beginners

You don't need fancy gym equipment for a strong, well-defined midsection. You can effectively work your abs at home if you are determined and focused enough. No kind of special equipment is required. Here's a detailed guide to some of the best no-equipment abs workouts at home for beginners, detailing step-by-step, benefits, and target areas.

 

5. Workout 1: Crunches

Crunches have always been included in the rolls list for exercises with a more potential concentration toward upper abdominal muscles.

How to Do It step-by-step Process:

1. Starting Position: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, spaced hip-width apart. Place your hands behind your head with elbows pointing sideline.

2. Movement: This is the movement phase: Engage your core and, with your upper body, lift your shoulders off the floor, curling towards your knees. Exhale when you lift.

3. Lowering: Inhale and slowly lower your shoulders to the beginning position.

4.  Reps: 15-20.

Benefits:

Strengthens the rectus abdominis the front part of your abs.

Improves muscle endurance.

Target Area:

 Upper and middle abs.

 

6. Workout 2: Bike Crunches

Bike crunches are a very engaging and effective exercise for activating the whole core: rectus abdominis and the obliques. The workout enhances balance and coordination.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Preparation:

Lay on your back on an easy surface, like an exercise mat.

Put your hands behind your head, with your elbows pointing outward. Do not pull on your neck.

Starting Position:

Lift your shoulders off the ground and engage your core.

Lift your legs off the ground and bend your knees to 90-degree angles. Your shins should be parallel to the floor.

Now, do the following in unison:

Extend your right leg while drawing your left knee toward your chest.

Rotate your torso as your right elbow towards your left knee.

Remember to twist through your core and not just your shoulders.

Switching Sides:

Return to the original position by bending both knees and spreading your elbows.

Now, stretch out the left leg and bring your right knee towards the chest.

Rotate your torso so that your left elbow is brought towards your right knee.

Repetition:

Continue pedaling with the alternate sides as if one is cycling a bicycle.

Do so at an uncontested and controlled pace in contrast to doing the movements hastily.

Do 2-3 sets on each side, depending on your fitness level, for 15-20 repetitions.

Tips to Make it Effective:

Keep the lower back pressed towards the floor. It saves the back from strain.

The pace of the movement should be slow, for then the exercise becomes more practical and the core muscles get engaged. Steady breathing throughout the exercise with a breath out when one twists and a breath in when returning.

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

Pulling on the Neck: Keep your hands light behind your head not to pull on your neck. Engage the core to lift your shoulders up.

Rushed Movements: Too fast of movements will only result in bad form and poor effectiveness. Slow, controlled movements are integral.

Lower Back Arching: Keep the natural curve pressed to the floor in your lower back by keeping the core engaged and not arching your back to avoid some common injuries.

Benefits:

The exercise works a combination of muscles at a time: the rectus abdominis, obliques, and hip flexors. It draws in actions requiring core strength and stability. It enhances coordination and balance. Being one of the greatest bodyweight exercises, it can be done anywhere, from the comfort of your own home. Putting bicycle crunches into your workout routine will help to build a stronger core, enhance your physically performed activities, and give you a more defined and toned midsection. 

6. Workout 3: Leg Raises 

Leg raises work the lower abs and also the hip flexors.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: The user lies flat on his back, with the legs straight and arms by their sides.

2. Movement: Keeping the legs straight, lift them towards the ceiling until your hips are off the ground.

3. Lowering: Slowly lower your legs down to the starting position, though not touching the floor.

4.  Reps: 12-15

Benefits:

Lower ab strengthening

Hip flexor strengthening

Target Area:

Lower abs.

 

7. Workout 4: Plank

This is an isometric exercise for engaging your entire core.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Take a pushup position but rest on your forearms instead of your hands.

2. Position Hold: The body should be in a straight line from the head to the heels. Engage your core and glutes.

3. Duration: As long as possible, provided the form is correct.

4.  Duration: 30-60 seconds

Benefits:

Strengthens the entire core and enhances stability.

Enhances your posture and reduces back pain.

Target Area:

Entire core.

 

8. Workout 5: Side Plank

The side planks target the obliques and different stabilizing muscles of the human body.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Lie on your side; your legs are straight, and one forearm is directly below your shoulder.

2. Action: Lie on your back with your hips off the ground and your body in a straight line from head to feet.

3. Hold: Hold in this position, engaging your abdominals.

4. Duration: 30-45 seconds per side

Benefits:

Strengthening Obliques

Improves balance and stability

Target Area:

Obliques.

 

9. Workout 6: Mountain Climbers

Mountain Climbers is a powerful exercise to engage in for the core and cardio.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Get into a plank position, hands directly under the shoulder.

2. Movement: Bring one knee smartly towards the chest, then alternate legs in a running fashion.

3. Pace: Fast and taut core

4. Duration: 30–60 seconds

Benefits:

Enhances cardiovascular endurance.

Strengthens the entire core.

Target Area:

The whole core, with more emphasis on the lower abs.

 

10. Workout 7: Flutter Kicks

Flutter kicks work out the lower abs and the hip flexors.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: The starting position is lying on your back with your legs straightened and hands under your glutes.

2. Movement: Lift each leg off the ground a little and alternately kick your legs up and down in a fluttering movement.

3. Control: Enable small, controlled movements that will work the lower abs.

4. Duration: 30-45 seconds

Benefits:

 Targets the muscles of the lower abs.

 Strengthens and builds endurance of the flexors of the hip.

Target Area:

 Lower abs.

 

12. Workout 8: Russian Twists

The Russian twist forms an essential exercise to work out the obliques, which are the set of muscles running along the sides of your abdomen. All these workouts are not only essential in strengthening your core but also for balance and stability.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Set-up: 

Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground.

Lean back so that your body makes a V shape with your thighs. Keep your back straight and your abdominals engaged.

2. Alignment:

Hold your hands clasped together in front of your chest. You can add difficulty to the exercise by holding a weight or a medicine ball.

Lift your feet off the floor, balancing on your sit bones. Your shins should be parallel to the floor.

3. Execution:

 Turn your torso to the right and bring your hands beside your right hip or the weight.

 Twist using the obliques during execution. Keep your gaze on your hands to make sure you have the correct form.

Briefly hold at the end of the twist to engage your obliques.

4. Center:

Rotate your torso back to center, balancing and keeping your core tight and firm.

5. Twist to the Other Side:

 Keeping your core engaged, immediately twist your torso toward the left, bringing your hands or weight beside your left hip.

Again, hold for a moment and feel the contraction in your obliques.

6. Repeat:

   -: Keep twisting at the torso from side to side in a controlled manner.

   -: Do 2-3 sets of 15-20 reps on each side, making sure to keep proper form throughout.

Tips to Be Effective:

Maintain slow movements to ensure that more of the muscle is used.

Keep your core tight and back straight. If you're finding it too difficult to lift your feet right off the floor, just keep them on the floor until you've built up a little more core strength.

Benefits:

Obliques are strengthened and toned

Strengthens core stabilization and balance

Improves rotation movement and flexibility.

 

13. Workout 9: Reverse crunches

The Reverse Crunches are the lower abdominal workouts targeting strengthening and developing the lower portion of your rectus abdominis for stronger, more defined lower abs.

Progression:

1. Setup:

 - Lie on your back, preferably on a comfortable surface like a yoga mat.

 -Your arms should be by your sides with your palms down or under your hips if you need extra support.

Bend your knees and lift the legs upwards so that your thighs are at 90 degrees to the floor and your knees form a 90-degree angle.

2. Alignment:

   - Activate your core by drawing the navel towards your spine.

   - Relax your head and neck on the floor, not lifting them while doing the exercise.

3. Movement: Endeavour a leg raise, bringing up one leg towards the ceiling while maintaining the other at a 90-degree angle to the floor. Lower the raised leg back to the beginning position without touching the floor. Repeat with the other leg.

Inhale deeply, then breathe out, easing into the contraction of your lower abs and lifting your hips off the floor.

Bring the knees towards the chest in a slow and controlled manner. Your lower back is going to come off the ground a little, but the upper back and the shoulders should remain touching the floor.

Ensure that your hips are lifted using the abs and not by leg swings.

4. Return to Starting Position:

Breathe in, lower your hips slowly back to the starting position.

Be sure those movements will be very slow so you keep creating continuous tension in the lower abs.

5. Repeat:

Repeat the exercise for 2-3 sets of 12-15 repetitions.

Focus on quality, not quantity; every repetition should be performed with proper form.

Effectiveness Tips:

Avoid the use of momentum to raise your hips; instead, get into a tuck of the strength of your lower abs.

Keep movements slow and controlled to maximize the amount of muscle that is engaged.

As you lift your hips up, exhale. When one lowers them, inhale for proper

 

14. Workout 10: V Ups

V-ups are the more advanced movement that involves entire core engagement.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: The user lies flat on his/her back with arms extended above the head and legs straight.

2. Movement: The user lifts both legs and upper body, reaching the hands towards the feet to make a "V" shape.

3. Lowering: Gently come back to the starting position.

4. Reps: 10-15

Benefits:

Engages both upper and lower abs.

This exercise improves total core strength and coordination. 

Target Area: Entire core.

15. Exercise 11: Toe Touches

Toe touches target the upper abs.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Lie on your back, legs lifted straight up towards the ceiling.

2. Movement: Reach your hands towards your toes, lifting your shoulder blades off the ground.

3. Lowering: Slowly lower your upper body to return.

4. Reps: 15-20

Benefits:

Works the upper abs.

Stretches hamstrings.

Target Area: Upper abs.

16. Workout 12: Scissor Kicks

The kick of scissors targeted lower abs and hip flexors.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: You lie on your back, straightening your legs while placing your hands under your glutes.

2. Movement: Bend both legs slightly off the ground and cross them over each other in a scissor-like fashion.

3. Control: Make controlled movements and ensure to engage the lower abs.

4. Duration: 30 - 45 seconds

Benefits:

Strengthens lower abs.

Enhances coordination and endurance.

Target Area: Lower abs.

 

17. Workout 13: Plank with Hip Dips

This plank variation works the obliques.

Take a plank position. Keeping your core engaged, slowly ease your hips down towards the left and right.

How to Do It Step-by-step' Process:

1. Starting Position: Assume a forearm plank position; keep your body in a straight line:.

2. Action: Slowly drop your right hip down towards the floor then back in the middle, then repeat on the other side.

3. Control: The motion should be slow and controlled; feel the action in your obliques.

4. Reps: 10-15, each side

Benefits:

This move helps by activating the obliques.

Stabilizes and builds the strength of the core area.

Target Area: Obliques and overall core.

 

18. Workout 14: Dead Bug

Dead bug exercise is excellent for core stability.

How to Do It Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Lie on your back and extend your arms upwards towards the ceiling, While your knees are bent at an angle of 90 degrees.

2. Movement: Carefully bring down the right arm towards the floor and the left leg. Keep your back perfectly flat against the floor. Then rise back to the starting position. Now, switch sides.

3. Control: Slowly move your legs while engaging your core.

4. Reps: 10-15 repetitions per side

Benefits:

Enhances coordination.

Engages the entire core.

Target Area:

The entire core with emphasis on the lower abs.

19. Workout 15: Plank Jacks

Plank jacks work on both cardio and core muscles.

Step-by-Step Procedure:

1. Starting Position: Assume a plank position with your feet close together.

2. Movement: Hop or jump your feet apart to your sides and then back together like one does in jumping jacks.

3. Pace: Keep at some sort of pace while squeezing your abs.

4. Duration: 30-45 seconds

Benefits:

This is an exercise that combines cardio and the tightening of the core muscles.

 It helps raise the heart rate and burn more calories.

Target Area:

 It involves the entire core, mostly the lower abs.

 

20. Workout 16: Standing Oblique Crunch

The obliques are worked in this exercise while standing.

Step-by-Step Procedure:

1. Starting position: Stand with feet at shoulder-width and hands behind your head.

2. Movement: Bring your right knee up to your right elbow, side crunching. Bring back to the starting position and then do it on the left side.

3. Control: Keep the movement controlled and work your obliques.

4. Repetitions: 15-20 repetitions per side.

Benefits:

Targets the obliques

Balance and coordination required

Target Area :

Obliques and overall core.

 

21. Workout 17: Hollow Body Hold

This exercise is a hard-core exercise.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Lie on your back, and extend your arms above your head with your legs straight.

2. Movement: Lift your legs and shoulders off the ground—that will make your lower back stick to the floor.

3. Hold: Keep staying in that position for as long as possible—at the same time; you have to hold your core tight.

4. Duration: 20-30 seconds.

Benefits:

Build up the entire core strength. Enhances endurance. Target Area: Entire core.

 

22. Workout 18: High Knees

High knees represent any cardio workout that works out your core, too.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

2. Movement: Bring one knee to your chest quickly and then the other—one after another—as if you are running in place.

3. Pace: Assure you move at a good pace to raise your heart rate and engage your core.

4. Duration: 30-60 seconds

Benefits:

 Increases cardiovascular fitness.

 Works the lower abs and hip flexors.

Target Area:

 Lower abs and total core.

 

23. Exercise 19: Seated In and Outs

Seated in and outs will work your total core.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Sit on the floor with your legs extended and hands placed slightly behind you for support.

2. Leg Raise: Lie back a bit, lifting your feet off the floor, and bring your knees in toward your chest as you bring your torso forward to meet them.

3. Lower-Leg Extension: Extend your legs back out, bracing your body backward again to keep the balance.

4. Repetitions: 15-20

Benefits:

 The whole core is engaged.

 Balances and coordinates the body.

Target Area:

 Upper and lower abs.

 

24. Workout 20: Starfish Crunch

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended out in a starfish position.

2. Movement: Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg towards each other, meeting in the middle. Lower back to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.

3. Control: Keep movements controlled and engage your core.

4. Reps: 15-20 per side

Benefits:

Engages both the upper and lower abs.

Improves flexibility and coordination.

Target Area:

The entire core, especially the obliques.

 

25. Workout 21: Tuck and Extend

Tuck and extend is an effective exercise for the entire core.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Starting Position: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Place your hands slightly behind you for support.

2. Movement: Lean back slightly and bring your knees towards your chest in a tucked position.

3. Extension: Extend your legs out straight and lean back further without touching the floor.

4. Reps: 12-15.

Benefits:

Strengthens the entire core.

Enhances flexibility and coordination.

Target Area:

Upper and lower abs.

 

26. Exercise 22: Heel taps  

heel tap is A great exercise activity targeting the lower abdominal and oblique: heel taps. It is relatively easy, and you can accomplish it at home, with no gear or monetary involvement to have a purchase worry about. This exercise strengthens your core, adding stability and enhancing general abdominal strength.

How to Do It:

1. Lie on your back on a mat.
2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor.
3. Hands by your sides
4. Lift your shoulders off the ground—core engaged
5. Reach your right hand toward your right heel and tap it
6. Return to start
7. Reach your left hand toward your left heel and tap it
8. Continue on both sides, alternating, in control

Reps: Do 20-30 repetitions on each side.

Heel taps work well simply because they deal with the lower abdominal muscles, most of which exercises tend to fail to focus on. They also engage the obliques so that you'll experience a complete workout for your core. As such, take time to incorporate heel taps daily into your routine and work at peak efficiency.

27. Workout 23: Windshield Wipers

Windshield wipers are a relatively tough exercise, focusing on the obliques and lower abs. This move is called so because it resembles the windshield wipers on a car. That makes it good for both building core strength and stability.

How to Do It:

 Lie down on your back, with your arms out to the sides in a T shape using your body.
 Lift your legs straight up toward the ceiling.
3. Hand position is the same, but engage your core and lower them slowly down towards the right side with your legs straight.
4. Lower as far as possible without lifting your shoulders or arms off the floor.
5. Bring your legs back to the center.
6. Repeat on the left side.
7. Continue by alternating sides.

Reps: - Do 10-15 reps on each side.

Windshield wipers are very effective because they work the lower abs and obliques, thus targeting the entire core. They are also really great for increasing flexibility and boosting your overall range of motion. Remember to move slowly and in control to obtain an optimal benefit-to-risk ratio.

28. Workout 24: Rolling Plank

The rolling plank is a dynamic movement and engages the whole core. It really combines the effects of a traditional plank with those of a side plank and develops a very effective movement for building abs, obliques, and low back muscles.

How to Do It:

1. First, assume a regular Plank position with your elbows directly under your shoulders, with your body in a straight line.
2. With the core activated, roll to your right side into a side plank.
3. Immediately take hold of the side plank.
4. Roll back to the center plank position.
5. Roll over to the left side, putting you in a side plank.
6. Take a second hold.
7. Continue on both sides.

Reps:- On each side, do 10-15 reps.

The rolling plank works well because it dynamizes the plank exercise. As executed, this exercise illustrates activity throughout the core, in which the three big muscle groups are engaged the front, sides, and deep abdominal wall. Moreover, it engages even more balancing and stability aspects. If you add rolling planks to your workout routine, it enhances core strength and overall fitness.

Incorporating These Exercises

Put these together to get the most from the exercises by linking them all for a complete ab workout. For example, you do heel taps, move to windshield wipers, and then finish off with rolling planks. This will make sure to hit different sets of your abs obliques and give you both a well-balanced and amazing core workout.

Here is an example workout routine:

1. Heel Taps: 20-30 repetitions per side.

2. Windshield Wipers: 10-15 reps per side.

3. Rolling Plank: 10-15 reps per side.

Repeat this circuit 2-3 times based on your level of fitness and goals. Note that between each exercise, you should rest for 30-60 seconds so that your muscles have time to recover.

How to Succeed

1. Be Consistent: For results in workouts, one has to be highly consistent. Do these exercises at least 3 to 4 times a week.
2. Proper Form: Proper form should always take precedence over reps. This way, you will not hurt yourself and work the right musculature.
3. Breathing: Do not forget to breathe! Proper breathing keeps oxygen circulating through your muscles, which can enhance performance.
4. Hydration: Stay hydrated, especially in case you train during a hot climate. Hydration is key for the functions of the muscles and recovery.
5. Nutrition: Back up your exercises with a good and well-rounded diet full of proteins, good fats, and complex carbohydrates that can sustain muscle development and restoration.
Put these tips into practice with a constant regimen of exercise to enable you to effectively build up your core, enhance stability, and achieve your fitness goals.

Cool Down: Flexibility Exercises

Nailing your abs workout at home without equipment and for beginners involves an essential cool down with some stretching. This will enhance your flexibility, reduce muscle soreness, and enhance recovery.

1. Cat-Cow Stretch:

Starting Position: Begin on your hands and knees in a tabletop position.

Movement: Inhale, arching the back, and then lift the head and the tailbone. Exhale, around the back, chin to chest.

No. of Repetitions: 10-15 Breaths

Benefits

Stretches the spine and core, increases flexibility, and relieves tension.

 

2. Child's Pose:

Starting Position: Start on your hands and knees, then lower your hips down onto your heels and stretch forward, extending your arms in front of you, and lowering your chest to the floor.

Hold: Stay for 30-60 seconds, breathing deeply.

Benefits:

Stretches lower back and shoulders

Helps relax and prevent stress

 

3. Cobra Stretch:

Starting Position: Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders.

Motion: Press down into your hands and lift your chest off the mat, but keep your elbows close to your body and your shoulders easy.

Hold: Hold for 15–30 seconds, then release.

Benefits:

Stretches abdominals

Increases spinal flexibility

 

4. Seated Forward Bend:

Starting Position: Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front of you.

Movement: Hinge at your hips, reaching your hands towards your feet. Keep your back straight.

Hold: Hold this position for 3060 seconds while breathing deeply.

Benefits:

 Stretches the hamstrings and lower back.

 Enhances flexibility and relaxation.

 

5. Spinal Twist:

Starting Position: Sit on the floor with your legs extended. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the outside of your left thigh.

Twist to the right side; place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee for leverage.

Hold: There, for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides.

Benefits:

Stretches the spine and the obliques.

Increases flexibility and improves digestion.

 

FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

Q: How often should I do the abs workouts?

A: It is recommended that you do these workouts 3-4 times a week for optimum results. Allow at least one day of rest between workouts to give your body muscles time to recover.

Q: Can one have abs without working out much or dieting?

A: Yes, absolutely! If you work out consistently and follow a good diet, the results will be there eventually. The exercises described work well in targeting the core muscle group, and none of them require equipment.

Q: How many weeks does it take to get visible abs?

A: Again, this depends on where you are starting and how consistent you are. Assuming that you are exercising regularly and eating well, it could take anywhere from 48 weeks before you start to see changes.

Q: Are these exercises safe for anyone?

A: These are beginner exercises. If you have previous health conditions or concerns, consult a healthcare professional before entering into any new workout regimen.

Q: Can I modify the exercises in some manner?

A: Yes, exercises can be modified by lessening the intensity and range of motion to fit your comfort level. Start slow and increase your challenge as your strength grows.

Conclusion

Add these no-equipment, at-home abs workouts for beginners into your routine, and get a strong, sculpted core. Every exercise will hit your abs from a different angle to give you a well-rounded workout. Be sure to keep proper alignment and apply your core as you get stronger. With consistency, you'll be boasting an up-to-snuff result in a very short time. Don't forget to stretch to cool down and keep your flexibility, which allows for the recovery of your muscles.