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8-Minute Ab Workout

Set Your Timer, and Get Ready to Ignite Your Abs With This High-Intensity 8-Minute Workout

8-Minute Ab Workout
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Don't let a time crunch get in your way of strong abs! Regardless of what you've got going on — holiday, exams, business trips, too tired to go to the gym — you can still get a great core workout in. The best part about this ab workout is that you'll be done in under 10 minutes, and you can do it absolutely anywhere.

To get the most bang for your buck, you'll be moving nonstop from start to finish. If you're ready for a challenge, set your timer for eight minutes, and get to work.

The 8-Minute Ab Workout

Complete each exercise for 30 seconds, taking little to no rest in between moves. Once you've completed one round of all four moves, take 30 to 45 seconds of rest, then complete one more round. Modifications for each exercise can be found in the exercise description.

  • High knees: 30 seconds
  • Plank with alternating arm and leg raise: 30 seconds
  • Seated Russian twist: 30 seconds
  • Side plank dip: 15 seconds on the left side, 15 seconds on the right side
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