The 8 Best Ab Exercises to Level Up Your Core Workout

This compound exercise is a great choice if you want to engage your core and back muscles at the same time. You'll work your abs, challenge your stability, and activate the muscles in your upper back as you row while holding a plank.

1. Start in high plank, each hand holding onto a dumbbell that is resting on the floor. Step your feet wider slightly wider than your shoulders.
2. Pull your right elbow back, raising the dumbbell toward your chest, keeping the right elbow close to your torso, abs tight, and hips facing down.
3. Lower weight to return to plank, then repeat on the opposite side. That's one rep.
4. Do three sets of eight to 10 reps.