If you've ever done a plank, [1] then you know the intense, shaky feeling you get in your stomach, arms, shoulders, back, butt, and quads. Basically, it works out your entire body in one excruciatingly long move. (How is it possible for the seconds to go by so slowly in this position?) All the pro-plankers out there, you do you! For everyone else, there are other ways to get the strong abs you desire [2] — without hurting your wrists or straining your neck. This series of no-plank ab workouts on YouTube guide you through strengthening your core muscles [3] through crunches, oblique work, leg lifts, Russian twists, and more. See a few of our favourites, ahead!
No Plank Ab Workout by Super Sister Fitness
10 Min No Plank Ab Workout by The Vedge Life
25-Minute No-Plank Ab Workout with Jake DuPree by POPSUGAR Fitness
10 Minute Beautiful Ab Sculpt Pilates Workout by Blogilates
10 Minute Standing Abs Workout by Heather Robertson
1000 Rep Ab Challenge by Caroline Girvan
10-Minute Quick Core Workout by POPSUGAR Fitness
10 Min Standing Abs Workout by MadFit
Best Ab Exercises for a Toned Tummy by Blogilates
15 Minute Abs Workout by Fitness Blender
15 Minute Barre(less) Ab Workout by FIT by Larie
Yoga for Abdominal Wall 14 Minute Core Practice by Yoga with Adriene
10-Minute Summer Sweat and Sculpted Abs Workout by POPSUGAR Fitness
Get Shredded Abs in 7 Days by Lilly Sabri
10 Minute Abs Workout by GymRa