Looking for a good abs workout that will get you one step closer to that six pack you’ve always wanted? Well, look no further – you’re in the right place. The 2 exercises I will profile below are, in my opinion, the top abdominal exercises out there. So, without further ado, here they are..

Good Abs Workout

Medicine Ball Ab-Blaster: I actually wrote an entire ezine article for this one specific exercise – that’s how good it is. To perform the movement, you’ll need a partner, a medicine ball and to be honest – some coordination and timing. It’s not that hard though, don’t worry. Just takes a few attempts to get the hang of it.

To start, sit in an upright position with a medicine ball in your hands (your partner should be standing by your feet). Elevate the medicine ball above your head and lower your upper body down towards the floor at a controlled pace. When the medicine ball makes contact with the ground, elevate your legs upwards (while keeping them as straight as you can) and point your feet towards the ceiling. Do so in a way that you’re bum comes off of the floor (this is known as a “pelvic tilt”).

Lower your legs back down and as soon as your heels come in contact with the ground, sit upwards (medicine ball still extended overhead) and as you’re sitting upwards, allow the medicine ball to roll off your fingertips and into the hands of your partner. Your partner will then pass the ball back to you and you will repeat the process.

Olympic Bar Twists: This is an extremely functional exercise. It strengthens the entire core and develops rotary strength which can be applied to both athletics and your day to day activities. It works the entire abdominal region as well as your oblique’s (your sides).

To perform the exercise, you need to grab one of the Olympic sized bars (big bars) from the free weight area of your gym. Stick one end of the bar in the corner between two walls and then add some weights onto the top end. Grab the bar while keeping your arms extended and rotate your arms – along with the bar – from side to side (semi circle). Don’t forget to breath while you’re performing this exercise either. A lot of my clients seem to hold their breath for some reason when they’re doing it.

These 2 exercises work both the upper and lower portion of your abdominals as well as your oblique’s. When you’re pressed for time and want to get the most out of your efforts, these 2 exercises will certainly make for a good abs workout. I highly suggest you give them a try!