Want to know how to get a six pack fast? In addition to a good diet, you will need to know how to work your abs. Here are 4 hugely effective abdominal exercises that will work your abdominal muscles hard, along with many of your core muscles to give you the defined midsection you want.

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Start in the standard push-up position. Keeping your upper body still, move one leg toward your chest and back to starting position, repeat with the other leg, that’s one rep. Be sure to look straight ahead to keep your back straight. You will find that you engage your abs to maintain form.

You can perform a set number of repetitions or look to complete as many repetitions as you can in a set amount of time, say 20 or 30 seconds.

Bodyweight Front Squat

With your feet shoulder-width apart, move on the balls of your feet shifting your weight slightly forward. Put your arms out straight in front of you for balance. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor, keeping your back straight at all times. Go back to the starting position.

The modified squat places more emphasis on the quadriceps and core muscles to maintain stability. This is a bodyweight equivalent to the front squat, where the bar is held across the chest.

Plank (also known as hover or bridge)

Start in the standard push-up position and lower yourself onto your elbows and knees. Lift your knees off the floor and maintain a tight body line. Hold this position for as long as you can.

Many people may find it difficult to hold the position for more than 10 seconds initially, however over time the amount of time you can hold the plank will increase. Initially work to hold for 60 seconds.

Beginners may want to stay on their knees to develop the necessary abdominal strength before coming off their knees.

lunges

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and put your hands on your hips. Take a step forward and lower your body until your thigh is parallel to the ground. Now return to the starting position. Repeat the movement with the other leg. That’s a repeat.

A modification of the lunge is the back lunge; take a step back and lower your body until your front leg is parallel to the floor. To further activate your abs, you can push your hands up to a point while backing up.

Lunges are deceptively difficult when executed effectively; Beginners may want to aim for 5-6 repetitions initially adding more as you build your abdominal strength.

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