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Some abs exercises can get a little tedious the more you do them, including planks.

Abs are the muscles that sit in the front of your stomach and give the ‘six-pack’ look.

a woman�s abs

Remember, the discomfort is temporary, lasting just 30 seconds per exercise.

However, if you feel any unusual strain or pain during the workout, stop immediately.

Do you like to add an extra little bit of fire to your ab workouts?

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So, consider adding an exercise ball into some of these exercises if you want to increase the challenge.

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