Exercises from the community
Medicine Ball Straight Leg Raises
Medicine Ball Straight Leg Raises add resistance to a classic lower-ab movement, using the weight of the ball to make bigger gains than the bodyweight-only version. Lie on your back holding a medicine ball between your feet or ankles, legs extended toward the ceiling. Lower your legs slowly toward the floor without letting your lower back arch, then raise them back up using your lower abs.
Seated Knee Raises (abs)
Seated Knee Raises strongly target the lower abs with a compact range of motion, making them an efficient tool for building a six-pack. Sit on the edge of a bench or chair and lean back slightly, holding the edge for support. Draw your knees up toward your chest using your lower abs, then extend your legs back out without letting your feet touch the floor between reps.
Raise All Toes
Walk around the room for a few seconds to relax the feet, then stand straight and still in Mountain pose (Tadasana). Keep your feet parallel and closer than shoulder width. Straighten your legs and allow your spine to lift and lengthen as before, feeling the gentle balloon pull upward from the imaginary string atop your head. Balance your weight evenly in the middle of your foot, evenly on both sides and distributed from front to back. Feel this balanced weight on your feet and allow your feet arches to raise if possible. Once your Mountain is stable and straight: With raised arches, lift all 5 toes of both feet upward, then lower them back down. Repeat this slowly 5-10 times.