When looking for abdominal exercises to build a six-pack or flatter tummy, we often want to know what the best abdominal exercises for strong abs are. There is much debate over which exercises are the best, as many different exercises will do the trick. Some exercises are best for certain abdominal muscle groups, while others work best for different groups of the abdominal muscles. This article will discuss five of the best abdominal exercises for strong abs.

Crunches. These are half sit-up like exercises that will strengthen your central abdominal muscles. These are best done in a few sets of no more than 25 reps each. You do not want to overdo it, because it only takes so much to start the muscle building process, and you must remember that your entire workout should never take more than 45 minutes, or else your body will release hormones that are counteractive to the muscle building process.

Bicycle Maneuver. This is the exercise that has been regarded by some as the best abdominal exercise for strong abs, because it seems to be the most effective in working multiple parts of the abdominal muscles at one time. This should be done like a crunch, except your legs should be up in the air moving as though they were pedaling an invisible bicycle. When you are pedaling this bicycle, lift up so that your elbow touches the opposite knee, and alternate the knee to elbow combination with each rep.

Leg Lifts. This exercise is the best one for your lower abdominal muscles, which are generally the hardest to work out. To do a leg lift, you should lie flat on your back, lifting your legs up no higher than a 90-degree angle, while leaving your buttocks on the ground, and your arms next to you. Hold for a few seconds, and then repeat.

Russian Twists. Do a sit-up, and at the top of the sit-up position, lock your body, clasp your hands together and swing from side to side 90-degrees each way to strengthen your oblique muscles. This will help with the disappearance of your love handles.

V-Ups. This exercise is the same as sit-up except you will want your legs up and out like a V shape. This will help work any of your abdominal muscles.

Any and all of these abdominal exercises will work to promote the strong abs you are looking for. Just remember that developing strong abs takes time, and you need to get rid of fat for those strong abs to be seen by other eyes!