10-Minute Basic Ab Workout [Video]

Strengthening your abdominal muscles helps decrease and prevent back pain. These muscles are also responsible for your posture and your form (think: how you walk, jog, or just move in general). When you train them correctly, you will stand taller and have proper alignment.

This 10-minute ab video focuses on stability and strengthening exercises. I provide ways to modify each move based on your fitness level (from level 1 to level 3). Exercises include:

1. Plank
2. Side Plank
3. Crunches
4. Bicycle

About the Author

Lori Patterson

Lori Patterson, BA, is the owner of Midwest Fitness Consulting, CEO of VicteliB and the creator of Boot Camp Challenge®. Lori is a master trainer/specialist for AFAA and an Ace faculty member. She holds additional certifications with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Wellcoaches. Follow Lori on Twitter (@BCChallenge), on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Download the Boot Camp Challenge app.