Ab Exercises

Fitness Programs

Trainers Near You
San Diego CA change location

Michelle Carlborg

Group Fitness Instructor

San Diego, CA

Erwin Cabarles

Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach

San Diego, CA

Lynette Mcveigh

Personal Trainer

Carlsbad, CA

View More

Exercise Library

< BACK

Ab Exercises

Tighten your abdominal muscles and protect your spine with the most effective ab exercises from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Learn proper techniques and step-by-step instruction from America's Authority on Fitness. This large collection of exercises is also featured in complete workout routines that include full-body and at-home workouts. Whether you’re looking for beginner level training or advanced fitness programs, we have something here for everyone to target core muscle groups. Choose from a wide variety of lower ab exercises, standing trunk rotations, reverse crunches and more. If you have any questions or want to hear what leaders in the industry are saying, please see our Ask the Expert section.

Bird-dog
Target Body Part: Abs,Back,Butt/Hips
Equipment Needed: No Equipment
View Details >

V Sit Partner Rotations with Medicine Ball
Target Body Part: Abs
Equipment Needed: Medicine Ball
View Details >

Jammer - Torso Rotations
Target Body Part: Abs,Arms,Back,Chest,Full Body/Integrated,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Barbell
View Details >

Medicine Ball Lunge to Chest Pass
Target Body Part: Abs,Back,Butt/Hips,Chest,Full Body/Integrated,Shoulders
Equipment Needed: Medicine Ball
View Details >

Triceps Extension with Tubing (partner resisted)

Target Body Part: Abs,Arms,Butt/Hips
Equipment Needed: Resistance Bands/Cables
View Details >

TRX ® Back Row
Target Body Part: Abs,Arms,Back
Equipment Needed: TRX
View Details >

Filter your results

Fit Life Articles

Summer Slim-down Foods

Losing weight can be challenging and excess hunger is one of the biggest obstacles most of us encounter when we try to slim down. If you’re focused on losing a few pounds...

10 Steps to Healthier Teens

Does trying to get your teen to practice healthy habits feel like a lost cause? Don’t be discouraged—many adolescents make significant and lasting changes to boost their...

ACE Fitness Bracket Buster: Match-Up #4

Choose your favorite bodyweight exercise to move it on to the next round of the ACE Fitness Bracket Buster!

  • American Council on Exercise (ACE) is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
  • Millitary friendly schools