The 10 Best Ab Exercises to Strengthen Your Core

Russian twists focus on the internal and external obliques, as well as aid in spine strength. "It's important to strengthen our core in every angle and these help strengthen your overall rotation," Abdelhamid says. Exercises like this also help to maintain and increase spine health to ensure you have a better quality of life as you age.

1. Start in a seated position with your toes lifted and heels on the floor.
2. Hinge back through your core until your feet begin to float off the floor.
3. Engage your core by drawing your rib cage into the center of your body.
4. Bring your hands to the center of your body.
5. Twist to the right while keeping your elbows wide.
6. Come back to center and twist to the other side.
7. Attempt to keep your hips steady and only move your torso.
8. Repeat 12 reps on each side, 3 times.