Abs (No Equipment) is a free 16 min workout plan with 6 illustrated exercises for your abs and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.
Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.
The full workout takes about 16 minutes, covering 6 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your abs, glutes & hip flexors, hamstrings. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.
How often should I do this workout?
For best results, do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day in between, and pair it with sessions that target other muscle groups.
Can I download or save this workout?
Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.
Lie on your back. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Shins should be parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head and bring your shoulders off the ground.
Exhale and contract your abdominals. Bring your head towards your knees while moving your knees toward your chest.
Pause and return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Lie flat on an exercise mat on the floor keeping your lower back straight with no arching of your spine and with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head.
Curl your torso upwards so your shoulders are slightly raised off the floor..
Raise your knees until your thighs are at a right angle to the floor and your calves are parallel to the floor. This is the start position.
Slowly move your legs in a pedaling action as if you are riding a bicycle.
As you do so, exhale and bring your opposing elbow close to each knee by crunching to one side. Left elbow to right knee. Right elbow to left knee.
After each crunch, return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
Without pausing, repeat the movement to the other side.
Repeat without pausing for the desired number of repetitions to each side.
Do not use your hands to pull your head and neck up during this exercise. Doing so may cause injury. Concentrate on a slow rhythmic cycle from side to side with perfect form for each repetition.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Lie flat on an exercise mat, extending your arms straight back behind your head.
Fully extend your legs also. This is the start position.
Bend at your waist and at the same time, raise your legs and arms to meet in a closed jackknife position. Exhale as you do this.
At this point, your legs should remain fully extended at between 35-45 degrees from the floor.
Your arms should be fully extended, parallel to your legs.
Your upper body should be raised off the floor.
Return to the start position by lowering your arms and legs back to the floor, exhaling as you do so.
Extend your legs fully and place your hands palms down, flat on the floor beside you.
Keeping your feet together, draw your knees up towards your chest, until your thighs are at 90 degrees to the floor and your calves are parallel to it. This is the start position.
As you inhale, curl your hips up off the floor while bringing your knees further towards your chest.
Continue the movement until your knees are touching your chest, or as far as comfortable.
Hold for a count of one.
In a controlled movement, return your legs to the start position, exhaling as you do so.
Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Lie on your back on a flat bench.
Reach overhead and grab the top of the bench with both hands.
Brace your abdominal muscles.
Straighten your legs and lift them up. Stop when they are above parallel.
Contract your abdominals as you bend your knees and bring your legs up and towards the top of the bench.
Pause then slowly release your legs to the starting position, making sure to keep the contraction in your abdominals.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
Lie on your back on a mat with hands under your lower buttocks on either side to support your pelvis.
Legs straight out in front of you, ankles together and feet slightly off the floor.
Keep your knees straight and raise your legs by flexing the hips until they are completely flexed.
Return to starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
Lie flat with hands under your buttocks.
Keep your knees together and pull them in towards you while moving your torso towards them (lift your head, neck and shoulders up).