No Crunches: Ab Exercises for Every Level

Beginner: Funky Abs

Our model Sarah, a trainer in New York City, keeps her abs tight by running intervals and biking and swimming regularly.

Targets: Abs, lower back

• Stand with feet about hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, shoulders down.
• Engage abs and tilt pelvis forward so back is rounded.
• Return to center and then reverse the motion -- tilt pelvis backward so butt is sticking out. Do 15 reps; 2 sets.