10-Minute Workout: Twist Away Ab Flab

Try these twisting ab-focused exercise moves to challenge your torso muscles from every angle -- tightening and toning your abs fast!

By Jennifer Matarazzo; Photos by Chris Fanning

Challenge Your Core

Crunches work your abs in only one direction, but these twisting moves from Annette Lang, a personal trainer in New York City, will challenge all your core muscles from every angle to tighten your abs faster. Start now and you'll get a bikini-ready torso by summer.

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Reverse Chop

Minutes 0:00-2:00

Holding a 5-pound dumbbell with one hand on each end, stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Bend knees 90 degrees into a squat, and bring dumbbell down toward the outside of your left foot (not shown). Stand up, extending both arms over your right shoulder, creating a diagonal line across your body.
Repeat 8 to 10 times; switch sides.

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Get a Bikini Body in 4 Weeks

These toning exercises will give you firm muscles faster by using more muscle fibers. Plus, each move works your abs by engaging your core for stability. Do this workout 3 times a week with cardio for results. You'll need a ball or dumbbell.