It’s time to get down to the core with an ab workout routine to improve the most important muscle group in your body, your abs and back. Working your core helps prevent future back problems and improves back pain and posture. This muscle group is not only the connection between your upper and lower body muscles, your core muscles also protect your spine and abdominal organs from trauma. Think of a strong core as a natural back brace and a bullet proof vest! Knock out this 20-minute circuit workout routine today and feel those abdominal muscles tighten up!

Perform each exercise for 90 seconds. Take a one-minute break then repeat. If you are using a heavy weight to build muscle, move at a slower pace. If you are using a lighter weight, you may go at a faster pace to build endurance.

Your Ab Workout Routine

Wood Chop- Click to view the video

The perfect warm up. Focus on twisting your hips to work your core.

Muscles Worked:Shoulders, triceps, biceps, quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, core muscles.

Pilates Crunch- Click to view the video

You don’t have to go slow with these. 1 – 2 seconds up and 1 – 2 seconds down. Do not let your feet come off the ground.

Muscles Worked: Abdominal muscles, back muscles.

Two – Arm Curls- Click to view the video

Curls? Yes, if you keep your back straight, you will need to stabilize your core abdominal muscles, which will work them out!

Muscles Worked: Biceps, core muscles.

Ab Planks- Click to view the video

Try to hold for the full seconds. Keep your back straight.

Muscles Worked:Abdominal muscles, back muscles, lower leg muscles, triceps.

Superman- Click to view the video

Try to hold for the full 90 seconds. This is one of the best exercises for the back.

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Muscles Worked: Glutes, hamstrings, back muscles.

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