Top 10 Questions About Abdominal Exercises

Question: What Is the Best Abdominal Exercise?

Bicycle Crunch Exercise

E. Quinn

• The Bicycle Crunch Exercise was the best for strengthening the rectus abdominis
• The Captain's Chair Exercise the best for strengthening the internal obliques and the external obliques

However, it's important to keep in mind that there is no single abdominal exercise that challenges all the abdominal muscles in the most effective way, and the best way to work the abs is with a variety of abdominal exercises as explained in the next FAQ.

• Question: Can You Exercise the Upper and Lower Abs Separately?
• Question: Can I Lose Belly Fat by Doing Lots of Crunches?
• Question: What Is the Best Abdominal Exercise?
• Question: Does the Order of Ab Exercises Matter?
• Question: Can I Use Weights When Exercising the Abs?
• Question: How High Should I Lift Up During a Basic Crunch?
• Question: How Often Should I Do Abdominal Exercises?
• Question: What's the Best Pilates Exercise for the Abdominals?
• Question: How Does the Captain's Chair Exercise Work the Abdominals?
• Question: Do Standing Side Bends Exercise My Abdominals?