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If you have an exercise ball then you can easily perform the exercise ball crush. This is the number three most effective abs workout. Begin by resting on the ball face up with your ball under your mid to lower back. Place your hands behind your heads or place them across your chest. This is just a preference where your hands are really doesn’t have an effect on the effectiveness of the workout. Lift your torso off of the ball. Pull the bottom of your ribcage down towards your hips. Keep the ball stable as you curl up. The ball shouldn’t roll or move at all. Lower back down to complete the rep. You should complete this exercise twelve to sixteen times.

The vertical leg crunch is another effective abs workout. In fact, it is the fourth more effective abs workout. The vertical leg crunch is very easy to perform. It will effectively work the rectus abdominals as well as the obliques. You don’t need any type of equipment to perform the vertical leg crunch. Start off by lying face up on the floor. Bring both legs straight up and cross your legs. Don’t move your legs and imagine moving your belly button towards your spine at the top of the movement. Finally, lower your legs. It is recommended that your repeat this exercises twelve to sixteen times.