6 Powerful Ab Workouts With Weights For Upper Abs, Lower Abs, Obliques and Core

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We are pretty sure, every time you look at your self in the mirror; the first thing you notice is your abs and torso. It does not matter whether you are the one to get a muffin top or not. All that remains noticeable is the fact that six-pack ab is far from your achievable goals.

Has someone ever told you that nothing is impossible? You heard it right! Getting solid six pack abs just with a strict diet regime and a proper workout schedule is in fact very achievable. No doubt in the fact that this is not a cake-walk. It will require tones of strength and determination to get the desired result.

This ab workout regime that we have brought to you includes 6 exercises that involve weights, for solid six-pack abs. However, it is not simply limited to this. Do check out our gallery to see the different workout plans we have lined up for you. However, this article focuses on abs and core area only. So let us get started with the 6 exercises with weights that will help you get six pack abs.


Exercise #1

Russian Twist

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Instructions:

It is an exercise with a dumbbell.

Step 1: Sit on the floor and bend your knees to keep your feet flat on the ground. Keep your body straight and hold the dumbbell firmly in both hands.

Step 2: Now, bend your upper body backward and lift your feet off the ground. You will be resting on your tailbone at this point. Engage your core.

Step 3: Slowly, start rotating your upper body from left to right. Support the movement by gliding your hand towards the side you are going towards. Be slow, as this exercise requires tremendous balance.

Important Tip: Do this exercise for a minute and increase the pace of the rotation gradually.

Also, read 8 Best Ab Exercises To Get Those Perfectly Sculpted Six Packs.

Next up: Single Leg Toe Touch

Exercise #2

Single Leg Toe Touch

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Instructions:

Grab dumbbell for this exercise.

Step 1: Lie on your back and hold the dumbbell in left hand.

Step 2: Extend your arms straight behind you. Bend your left leg such that your left foot is on the floor and extend your right leg straight out.

Step 3: Now, lift your upper body off the floor, with the help of your left arm. That is, your left arm will pull your body upwards. Simultaneously, lift your right leg up towards the ceiling and try to touch your right foot with your left hand.

Step 4: Lower your right shoulder blade and repeat this exercise for one side first.

Important Tip: Do 2 sets of 15 reps each.

Next up: Reverse Wood Chopper

Exercise #3

Reverse Wood Chopper

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Instructions:

Step 1: Hold a single dumbbell and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2: Bend your knees to come to a semi-squat position and place your hands close to your right ankle.

Step 3: Engage your core and swiftly pull your hands up towards the left side and extend your arms all the way to your left. Your abdomen will face the left too,

Step 4: Return to the squat position.

Important Tip: Do 2 sets of 15 reps on one side and repeat for the other.

Also, read 4 Amazing Ab Workouts To Do At The Gym.

Next up: Weighted Toe Touch

Exercise #4

Weighted Toe Touch

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Instructions:

Step 1: Lie on your back and hold a dumbbell.

Step 2: Lift your legs off the ground and point them straight towards the ceiling.

Step 3: Slowly, lift your arms up and extend them such that they are parallel to your legs.

Step 4: Now, raise your head and shoulder blades off the ground, engage your core and pull your upper body up with the help of your hands. It is almost like you are trying to touch your toes.

Step 5: Relax and repeat without taking breaks.

Important Tip: Do this exercise for 1 minute.

Also, read 13 Super Easy & Effective Core Exercises That Anyone Can Do To Tighten Their Core

Next up: Back Bow

Exercise #5

Back Bow

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Instructions:

Step 1: Lie on your tummy and extend your legs and arms straight out. Grab a dumbbell in your hand.

Step 2: Slowly, engage your core and lift your arms and legs off the ground. Your head and shoulder blades will lift off the floor too. Keep your limbs straight. You will be lying on your torso at this point.

Step 3: Relax and repeat without rest.

Important Tip: Do this exercise for a minute with 10 seconds break in the middle.

Next up: Leaning Camel

Exercise #6

Leaning Camel

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Instructions:

Step 1: Kneel down on the ground with your hips off the floor. Keep your back straight and hold a dumbbell in front of your chest.

Step 2: Lean back slowly, while engaging your core, and keep your back straight. Go as far as possible.

Step 3: Slowly, pull your body back up to the initial position.

Important Tip: Do 2 sets of 10 reps each with 30 seconds break in the middle. Be slow with this exercise, as it requires a lot of upper body strength and control.

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Edited by Kishan Prasad