Our Top 10 Abs Exercises

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Our Top 10 Abs Exercises

Abdominal Hold

This is the sort of move that looks so wonky, you sure hope your roommate doesn't catch you doing it -- unless she also gets to see you look stellar in a bathing suit, in which case she just may pull up a chair.

Do it:

Sit tall on the edge of a sturdy chair (or step with four risers) and place your hands on the edge with your fingers pointing toward your knees.

Tighten your abs and bring your toes 2 to 4 inches off the floor. Lift your butt off the chair.

Hold this position for as long as you can -- aim for 5 to 10 seconds.

Lower yourself down and repeat.

Continue this exercise for 1 minute.