3 Best Moves for Washboard Abs

Go for quality, not quantity!

There’s no need to do crunches for an hour. If you want washboard abs, go for quality, not quantity. Incorporating the right moves into your workout will give you better, quicker results.

For this hardcore routine, we’ve researched the most effective exercises to find the best ab moves for you. Reverse crunches target your lower abs, while jackknife crunches do double duty, working lower and upper abs. Spiderman crawls help you strengthen your obliques and transverse abdominals. Put them all together and you’ve got a complete ab workout!

This quick and effective workout takes only six minutes to deliver real, visible results.

What You’ll Need: A gym timer (Gymboss is a free-to-download app), a mat

What to Do: Set your timer. For each exercise, perform the move for 45 seconds, then rest for 15 seconds. Repeat for a total of 2 rounds.

For best results, repeat the workout at least three times per week.

Exercises:
1. Reverse Crunch
2. Weighted Straight-Leg Jackknife Crunch
3. Spiderman Crawl

Below, you’ll find videos showing how to perform the exercises with proper form. Using proper form helps prevent injuries and ensures you’re getting the most out of your workout.

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