Powerful Core: 8 Effective Abdominal Exercises for a Strong and Sculpted Midsection

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Crunches

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Plank

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3. Bicycle Crunches

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4. Russian Twists

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5. Leg Raises

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6. Mountain Climbers

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7. Side Plank

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8. Dead Bug

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Thanks for Reading

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