The Best Ab Workouts to Do At Home
The Best Ab Workouts to Do At Home
Real talk: you don't need a gym membership to achieve a six-pack. In fact, there are plenty of moves you can master at home that'll not only sculpt your abs, but will strengthen your core and give other parts of your body a burn at the same time. Here's a roundup of the best ab workouts to try at home, plus our picks for the best home gym equipment that'll help make your dream of ripped abs a reality.
1) Power Cage
HulkFit
amazon.com
If you have enough room one of these bad boys, get it. Your home gym should be based around the classic power cage, which allows you to do the three pillars of strength and conditioning workouts: Bench press, barbell squat, and deadlift.
2) Pushup Stands
CAP Barbell
amazon.com
The pushup is still one of the best upper-body exercises you can do with no equipment. Make them even more effective with these incline grip stands: They’ll protect your wrists and help you better engage your chest, shoulders, arms, and core.
3) Weighted Vest
RUNmax
amazon.com
Add an extra challenge to your bodyweight workouts with this weighted vest. The slim profile is less bulky than other options.
4) Foam Tiles
BalanceFrom
amazon.com
Protect your floors — not to mention your joints — with these foam tiles. Whether you’re throwing around weights or a judo partner, they’ll provide a safe surface for your home workouts.
5) Gym Rings
REEHUT
amazon.com
Hang all day from these gymnastic rings, which can be used for old-school workouts or suspension training exercises. Add a twist to pull-ups, nail kips, and more.
6) Medicine Ball - 10 Pounds, Blue and Black
AmazonBasics
amazon.com
This classic medicine ball set features a durable, textured rubber shell for improved grip. It also has modest bounce for ball workouts that require it.
7) Battle Ropes
onnit.com
Challenge yourself to make your cardio even tougher at home with these battle ropes. Perform slams, waves, and more—but you'll need a strong anchor and plenty of space.
8) Adjustable Bench
FLYBIRD
amazon.com
This adjustable bench has eight configurations to hit your muscles across a spectrum of angles.
9) Adjustable Dumbbells
Bowflex
This set of dumbbells provides all the weight you need in a smart, ultra-compact form that won’t occupy half your house. Each of these weights can be adjusted between five and 52.5 pounds.
11) Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands for Home Fitness, Stretching, Strength Training, Physical Therapy, Workout Bands, Pilates Flexbands, Set of 5
12) Backslash Fit Smart Yoga Mat
Backslash
amazon.com
You don't have to be into vinyasa slow flow to make a yoga mat useful at home. Use this solid option for abs and basic stretching, too—it even unrolls itself.
No gym membership needed.