Summer Must-Dos: 12 Ab Exercises to Build a Toned Midsection

Summer is here. If you want to show off your abs or V-line, or feel more confident and healthy, consider adding this ab workout checklist to your daily exercise routine. These 12 core exercises are specifically tuned to sculpt the “six-pack” muscles.

You don’t want those strong abs hiding beneath a layer of fat. Body fat percentage measures the ratio of fat that makes up your body weight. In general, 15 percent to 25 percent is considered normal for adult men, while a reading above 25 percent is considered obese. For adult women, 20 percent to 30 percent is considered normal, and anything above 30 percent indicates excessive body fat.