A.Lie facedown on the floor and squeeze glutes so that legs lift slightly off of the floor.

Raise chest and extend arms out in front of body, off of the floor, to start.

B.Keeping chest lifted, draw one elbow toward back.

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C.Extend that arm back to its starting position, then repeat on the other side.

It’s a long, paired muscle that, thanks to connective tissue, gives abs their six-pack look.

Every time I hear that clap, I know I am staying in it!"

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says Shaun T.

A.Lie faceup on the floor, shoulder blades raised off the floor and legs extended.

They help your body bend from side to side and your spine rotate.

A.Start in a side plank position, balancing on one forearm with shoulder directly above elbow.

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Hold other hand at chest height.

Do all reps on one side, then switch sides; repeat.

The Intense Abs Workout Move: Abs Sprint

Not into actual running?

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(Then read up on thesebasics on running for beginners.)

A.Lie faceup on the floor with legs extended.

Allow opposite elbow to swing forward as if running.

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B.Switch legs and arms without dropping feet to the floor.

B.Take fists and bang them (not too hard!)

against abs while maintaining the “V” shape.

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Repeat for 30 seconds.

More important than looks, though, they’re critical to core strength and athletic performance.

A.Start in high plank position.

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B.Pause at the top, then hop feet back out to the plank position.

It helps each vertebra work its best andstay injury-free.

Then, extend left arm in front of body and right leg behind body at the same time.

B.Pause, keeping hips square to the ground.

C.Slowly lower hand and foot toward the floor.

Repeat on the other side.

That’s one rep.