{"id":88298,"date":"2026-02-11T17:23:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=88298"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:26:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:26:38","slug":"do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Ab Workouts Burn Belly Fat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#What_Are_Ab_Workouts\" >What Are Ab Workouts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\" >Do Ab Workouts Burn Belly Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#What_Exercises_Burn_Belly_Fat_the_Fastest\" >What Exercises Burn Belly Fat the Fastest?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#Full-Body_Workout_Program_for_Fat_Loss\" >Full-Body Workout Program for Fat Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#Exercise_Instructions\" >Exercise Instructions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#How_Many_Ab_Exercises_Should_You_Do_And_How_Often\" >How Many Ab Exercises Should You Do? And How Often?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#Is_20_Minutes_of_Ab_Training_a_Day_Enough\" >Is 20 Minutes of Ab Training a Day Enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#How_Long_Until_You_See_Ab_Results\" >How Long Until You See Ab Results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#Can_I_burn_belly_fat_in_7_days\" >Can I burn belly fat in 7 days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#Are_abs_the_hardest_muscle_to_build\" >Are abs the hardest muscle to build?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#At_what_body_fat_percentage_are_abs_visible\" >At what body fat percentage are abs visible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#What_is_the_number_1_best_ab_exercise\" >What is the number 1 best ab exercise?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/do-ab-workouts-burn-belly-fat\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flat stomach or visible abs are common fitness goals. This has resulted in countless products and exercise routines promising to target and eliminate belly fat. Many people believe that performing hundreds of crunches or other ab exercises is the direct path to a lean midsection, but does this widely held belief stand up to what we know?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PilatesOlesia.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will explore what studies on fat loss suggest. We\u2019ll look into whether you can target fat loss from specific body parts &#8211; a concept known as spot reduction. You\u2019ll learn effective strategies for reducing overall body fat, which is the key to revealing a more defined abdomen. We\u2019ll provide research-informed exercise recommendations and a clear understanding of what it really takes to achieve your physique goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Ab_Workouts\"><\/span><b>What Are Ab Workouts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ab workouts are exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of your core, which includes more than just the &#8220;six-pack&#8221;. Your core musculature is a complex series of muscles that extends far beyond your abdominals. It includes your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obliques on the sides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transverse abdominis (the deepest layer of ab muscle)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscles of your lower back and pelvis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/21755-abdominal-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong core is vital for stability, posture, and generating power for other movements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/sports-and-active-living\/articles\/10.3389\/fspor.2025.1630584\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you perform exercises such as crunches, planks, or leg raises, you\u2019re challenging these core muscles, which encourages them to adapt and become stronger. This process is similar to how any other muscle in your body responds to resistance training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70454\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B0-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\"><\/span><b>Do Ab Workouts Burn Belly Fat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The direct answer is no. Ab workouts don\u2019t specifically burn belly fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most persistent myths in the fitness industry, and it&#8217;s tied to the concept of &#8220;spot reduction&#8221;. Spot reduction is the idea that you can lose fat from a specific area of your body by exercising the muscles in that area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the human body simply doesn&#8217;t work that way. When you need energy, your body mobilizes fat from stores all over your body, not just from the area you\u2019re currently working (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.edu.au\/news-opinion\/news\/2023\/11\/07\/spot-reduction--why-targeting-weight-loss-to-a-specific-area-is-.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your genetics largely determine where your body stores fat and from where it will lose it first. Some people tend to store more fat in the abdominal region (an &#8220;android&#8221; or apple shape), while others store it more in the hips and thighs (a &#8220;gynoid&#8221; or pear shape) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2073-4425\/12\/6\/841\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While ab workouts build stronger, more defined abdominal muscles, those muscles will only become visible once the layer of subcutaneous fat covering them is reduced. To achieve this, you need to focus on losing overall body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app helps you achieve your body goals with ease and efficiency by helping to choose proper meal plans and effective workouts. Start using our app and you will <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see good results in a short time.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exercises_Burn_Belly_Fat_the_Fastest\"><\/span><b>What Exercises Burn Belly Fat the Fastest?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you can&#8217;t spot-reduce fat, the &#8220;fastest&#8221; way to burn belly fat is to focus on strategies that promote overall fat loss. This requires creating a consistent caloric deficit, meaning you burn more calories than you consume.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise is a powerful tool for increasing your daily calorie expenditure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2519626122\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The most effective exercises for fat loss are those that engage large muscle groups and have a high metabolic cost (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2519626122\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70447\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4829-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4829.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4829-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4829.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4829-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4829.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves short bursts of all-out effort followed by brief recovery periods. For example, sprinting for 30 seconds and then walking for 60 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has suggested that HIIT can be superior to steady-state cardio for improving body composition. It significantly increases your metabolic rate for hours after the workout, a phenomenon that is known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12902-020-00640-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the total contribution of EPOC to fat loss can be overstated, the primary benefit of HIIT comes from the high number of calories burned in a short time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/385890122_The_Effectiveness_of_High-Intensity_Interval_Training_HIIT_Program_in_Weight_Loss_Muscle_Strength_and_Reducing_Injury_Risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Compound Resistance Exercises<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compound exercises are multi-joint movements that work several muscles or muscle groups at once. Think of:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhead presses\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As they recruit a large amount of muscle mass, these exercises burn a significant number of calories both during and after your workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitnesseducation.edu.au\/blog\/education\/what-are-compound-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building more muscle through resistance training also increases your resting metabolic rate (RMR). Muscle is metabolically active tissue, which means it burns calories, even at rest. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories your body burns throughout the day, which aids in long-term fat loss and management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352396422003735\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/resistance-training-for-weight-loss\/\">full-body resistance training<\/a> program a great option as a belly fat exercise for men at home or for women who are looking for similar results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-77176\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-turqoise-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-turqoise-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-turqoise-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-turqoise-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-turqoise-1720x968.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-turqoise.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full-Body_Workout_Program_for_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><b>Full-Body Workout Program for Fat Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program is designed to be performed three times per week on non-consecutive days (e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Program Notes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resistance Training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Complete this full-body program three times per week on non-consecutive days (e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HIIT Workouts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On two additional days each week (e.g. Tuesday and Saturday), perform a HIIT session. A sample HIIT workout: use an ergometer (rower or bike) for 10 rounds of 30 seconds all-out effort, followed by 90 seconds of easy pace or rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Daily Steps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many people aim for at least 10,000 steps every day to increase your overall calorie burn and promote fat loss. Track your steps using a phone or wearable device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diet: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine your calorie intake and aim to eat in a slight surplus of 200-500 calories less. Your diet should be primarily whole foods and less ultra-processed foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Glossary:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Reps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Repetitions, the number of times you perform an exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Sets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A group of repetitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>RPE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rate of Perceived Exertion, a scale of 1-10 to measure intensity. An RPE of 8 means you feel you could have done 2 more reps before failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dumbbells, a bench (optional), and a pull-up bar (or resistance bands for assisted pull-ups).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rest 60-90 seconds between sets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpsm_comptable_shortcode_echo\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program can be a great starting point if you&#8217;re looking for an exercise to reduce belly fat for females at home or for men who want a structured routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-pilates-give-you-abs\/\">Does Pilates Give You Abs? Here\u2019s What Science Says<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_Instructions\"><\/span><b>Exercise Instructions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Dumbbell Goblet Squat<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointed slightly out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold one end of a dumbbell vertically with both hands, cupping it against your chest. Keep your elbows tucked in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace your core and initiate the movement by sending your hips back and down, as if sitting in a chair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your chest up and your back straight as you lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor, or as low as your mobility allows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive through your heels to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-80087\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women-3-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women-3-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women-3-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women-3-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women-3-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cover-gym-workout-women-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL)<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your legs almost straight (a slight bend in the knees is okay), hinge at your hips. Push your glutes backward as you lower the dumbbells toward the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a flat back throughout the movement. Your shoulders should remain pulled back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower the weights until you feel a deep stretch in your hamstrings, typically when the dumbbells are at mid-shin level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive your hips forward to return to the standing position, squeezing your glutes at the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Dumbbell Bench Press<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on a flat bench with your feet firmly on the floor. Hold a dumbbell in each hand just to the sides of your chest, with your palms facing forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended over your chest, but don&#8217;t lock your elbows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start using our app <\/a>and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Bent-Over Dumbbell Row<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (your palms facing each other).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hinge at your hips and bend your knees slightly, lowering your torso until it&#8217;s nearly parallel to the floor. Keep your back straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull the dumbbells up toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Dumbbell Overhead Press<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, with your palms facing forward and elbows bent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace your core and glutes to keep your back straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the dumbbells directly overhead until your arms are fully extended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Plank<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position yourself on the floor as if you&#8217;re about to do a push-up, but rest on your forearms instead of your hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your elbows are directly under your shoulders and your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core and glutes to prevent your hips from sagging. Hold this position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-80070\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-4-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-4-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-4-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-4-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-4-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Leg Raises<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. You can place your hands under your lower back for support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your legs as straight as possible, slowly raise them toward the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower your legs back down, stopping just before they touch the floor to maintain tension.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more targeted routines once your overall body fat is lower, you can explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-ab-workouts-for-women\/\">best ab workouts for women<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Ab_Exercises_Should_You_Do_And_How_Often\"><\/span><b>How Many Ab Exercises Should You Do? And How Often?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we&#8217;ve established, the number of ab exercises you do per day has no direct impact on belly fat loss. Instead of counting crunches, your focus should be on consistency with a well-rounded fitness plan and a supportive diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat your abdominal muscles like any other muscle group. They need time to recover and rebuild after a workout. Training them every day is unnecessary and can be counterproductive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim to include 2-3 direct core training sessions per week in your routine. This is more than enough to build strong, developed abdominal muscles. On your &#8220;off&#8221; days, focus on other activities such as cardio or training other muscle groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workout-plan-for-abs\/\">8-Week Workout Plan for Abs at Home: Build Core Strength Without Equipment<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_20_Minutes_of_Ab_Training_a_Day_Enough\"><\/span><b>Is 20 Minutes of Ab Training a Day Enough?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing 20 minutes of ab exercises every day isn\u2019t an effective strategy for losing belly fat. It&#8217;s an excessive amount of volume for a single, relatively small muscle group. This time would be much better spent on activities that burn more calories and promote overall fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calisthenics-hiit-workout\/\">20-minute HIIT<\/a> session or a 20-minute circuit of compound exercises will burn far more calories than 20 minutes of crunches. It will also contribute more to building lean muscle mass across your body, boosting your metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective core workout doesn&#8217;t need to be long. A 10-15 minute session incorporating a few different exercises, performed with good form and intensity 2-3 times per week, is sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re just getting started, you might want to review some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/exercises-to-lose-belly-fat-at-home-for-beginners\/\">exercises to lose belly fat at home for beginners<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-80061\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-13-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-13-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-13-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-13-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-13-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-13.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Until_You_See_Ab_Results\"><\/span><b>How Long Until You See Ab Results?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time it takes to see visible abs depends on two main factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your starting body fat percentage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consistency and effectiveness of your fat loss strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no magic timeline. If you have a higher body fat percentage, it will naturally take longer to shed the fat that covers your abdomen. A gradual and sustainable rate of fat loss is typically 1-2 pounds (about 0.5-1 kg) per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieving this requires a consistent caloric deficit of 500-1,000 calories per day, which can be created through a combination of diet and exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For men, abs generally start to become visible at around 15% body fat, with a more defined &#8220;six-pack&#8221; look appearing closer to 10-12%. For women, abs may start to appear around 20% body fat, becoming more clearly defined at 16-18% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/blogs\/excerpt\/normal-ranges-of-body-weight-and-body-fat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These are just general estimates, as genetics and body composition play a significant role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than fixating on a timeline, focus on creating sustainable habits. Progress isn\u2019t just about what you see in the mirror. Celebrate non-scale victories such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased strength\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better endurance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved energy levels\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothes fitting better\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the key to achieving a flat stomach for men, no ab<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> look initially, before more definition appears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For tailored exercises to help with this goal, you may find it useful to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-exercises-to-lose-belly-fat-female\/\">best exercises to lose belly fat for females<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-80071\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-3-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-3-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-3-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-3-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-3-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Two-photos-collage-gym-workout-women-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_burn_belly_fat_in_7_days\"><\/span><strong>Can I burn belly fat in 7 days?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It isn\u2019t possible to noticeably burn a significant amount of belly fat in just seven days. Sustainable fat loss is a gradual process that requires a consistent caloric deficit over weeks and months. Any rapid weight loss in a short period is mostly water weight and is neither sustainable nor healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_abs_the_hardest_muscle_to_build\"><\/span><strong>Are abs the hardest muscle to build?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abs aren\u2019t necessarily the hardest muscle to build, but they are often the hardest muscle to see. Everyone has abdominal muscles, but they are only visible at a relatively low body fat percentage. Building the muscles themselves through consistent training is straightforward, but the challenge lies in the dietary and lifestyle discipline that is required to reduce the fat that covers them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_body_fat_percentage_are_abs_visible\"><\/span><strong>At what body fat percentage are abs visible?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For men, abs typically become visible at a body fat percentage of around 15% and become well-defined at 10-12%. For women, who naturally carry more essential body fat, abs may start to show around 20% body fat and become more prominent at 16-18%. These numbers can vary based on individual genetics and muscle development.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_number_1_best_ab_exercise\"><\/span><strong>What is the number 1 best ab exercise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single &#8220;best&#8221; ab exercise. A comprehensive core routine should include exercises that target all the muscles of the midsection. This includes movements for the rectus abdominis (e.g. crunches, leg raises), the obliques (e.g. Russian twists, side planks), and the deep transverse abdominis (e.g. planks, vacuums). The most effective approach is variety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_Ab_Workouts_Burn_Belly_Fat\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PilatesOlesia1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The journey to a leaner midsection isn\u2019t about finding a secret exercise or a quick fix, it\u2019s about understanding how your body works and applying fundamental principles of wellness and fitness consistently. Rather than chasing the myth of spot reduction with endless crunches, dedicate your energy to a holistic plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine full-body strength training, smart cardiovascular exercise, and a calorie-controlled, nutrient-dense diet. This approach will help you reduce overall body fat and reveal the strong core you&#8217;re building, in addition to improving your well-being and strength in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A flat stomach or visible abs are common fitness goals. This has resulted in countless products and exercise routines promising to target and eliminate belly fat. Many people believe that performing hundreds of crunches or other ab exercises is the direct path to a lean midsection, but does this widely held belief stand up to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":88302,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[58,75],"tags":[],"coauthors":[45],"class_list":["post-88298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-abs-workouts","category-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do Ab Workouts Burn Belly Fat? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 DO AB WORKOUTS BURN BELLY FAT \u27a4? 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This has resulted in countless products and exercise routines promising to target and eliminate belly fat. Many people believe that performing hundreds of crunches or other ab exercises is the direct path to a lean midsection, but does this widely held belief stand up to what we know?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This guide will explore what studies on fat loss suggest. We\u2019ll look into whether you can target fat loss from specific body parts - a concept known as spot reduction. You\u2019ll learn effective strategies for reducing overall body fat, which is the key to revealing a more defined abdomen. We\u2019ll provide research-informed exercise recommendations and a clear understanding of what it really takes to achieve your physique goals.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Are Ab Workouts?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Ab workouts are exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of your core, which includes more than just the \\\"six-pack\\\". Your core musculature is a complex series of muscles that extends far beyond your abdominals. 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