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The Best Exercises for Six-Pack Abs

In a scientific study comparing 13 exercises for the abdominal muscle - rectus abdominus - these were the most effective.

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Published: Tue 10 Nov 2015, 10:58 AM

Last updated: Tue 10 Nov 2015, 12:58 PM

Bicycle manoeuvre
Lie on back; lift knees to 450 angle; make pedalling motion, touching each knee with the opposite elbow
Captain's chair
Done on common piece of gym equipment; slowly lift and lower knees together, maintaining good control
Crunch on exercise ball
Sit with feet flat; slowly roll until ball is under lower back, thighs and trunk are horizontal; raise upper body to 45 degree angle or less, then lower; repeat
Source: Helen Lee McComas, Paul Trap
Graphic: American Council on Exercise, San Diego State University Biomechanics Lab