“Using an ab mat for sit-ups offers a better range of motion, targeting your abs more effectively,” says Aimee Cringle, Built For Athletes ambassador and Fittest Woman in the UK.

If you’re looking for an advanced ab workout, consider this viral, intense workout from teen TikTok influencer Demetra Dias.

When it comes to building core strength, a resistance band is the most underrated tool in your workout kit. Resistance bands ...

Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat, arms at sides. Lift legs to tabletop (90 degrees at hips and knees) and engage core. Curl ...

1. This ab wheel exercises your shoulders and back as well as your core, and it comes with an exercise mat so you can go easy on your knees. >> Buy the Arespark Ab Roller Wheel for $14.79 on ...

The Pallof hold delivers major anti-rotation core training. By resisting the urge to twist toward the cable or band, your abs, obliques, and deep core stabilizers have to lock in and stay braced. It ...

An ab mat that raises your lower back slightly can help you do both the reverse crunch and the crunch more effectively as well. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.

Kneel on a mat on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders. Stretch your legs back one at a time to come into the plank position, or the "up" part of a push-up. Engage your ab muscles.

That’s because Pilates is all about performing slow and controlled movements with the correct form that matches your breath. Doing so helps you move steadily and with precision during each exercise, ...

You practice bracing your core when you do planks—but planks can get old, fast. Flip around and give the hollow hold a try. Along with giving yourself a new challenge, hollow holds allow you to level ...

You don’t need a gym, a mat, or even a lot of space to perform them. Whether you’re in your living room, at the office, or outdoors, they can be incorporated into any routine with minimal effort. They ...