One of the most coveted physical achievements is a perfectly sculpted set of abs. However, achieving this can be easier said than done. The key to getting great abs is through a combination of diet and exercise.

In this article, we will outline some of the best exercises for sculpting your abs.

1. Crunches

This classic exercise targets the rectus abdominis muscle, which is the muscle that runs along the front of your abdomen. Start by lying down on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

Then, place your hands behind your head, and gently lift your head and shoulders off the ground while contracting your abs. Return to the starting position and repeat.

2. Bicycle crunch

This move targets the oblique muscles, which run along the sides of your abdomen. Lie down on your back with your hands behind your head. Bring your knees up and lift your feet off of the ground.

Then, perform a bicycle motion with your legs while bringing your opposite elbow to meet your opposite knee.

3. Plank

The plank is a great exercise for building total core strength. Start by getting into a push-up position, but instead of lowering yourself to the ground, just hold the position with your body straight and your abs engaged.

Hold for as long as you can, then rest and repeat.

4. Mountain climbers

Mountain climbers are a great way to work your abs while also raising your heart rate. Start in a plank position, then bring one knee up toward your chest while keeping your other leg extended. Switch legs quickly and repeat.

5. Russian twists

To do Russian twists, sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Lean back slightly and lift your feet off the ground. Then, twist your torso from side to side while holding a weight.

6. Leg raises

Lie flat on your back with your hands under your hips for support. Then, slowly lift your legs up until they are perpendicular to the ground. Slowly lower them back down and repeat.

7. Scissor kicks

Lie down on your back with your hands under your hips. Then, lift your legs off the ground and criss-cross them in a scissor motion.

8. V-sit

Begin by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. Lean back slightly, and then lift your legs off the ground while simultaneously raising your upper body off of the floor. Hold for a few seconds, then release and repeat.

9. Standing oblique twists

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out to the side. Then, twist your torso to the right and touch your left hand to your right foot. Return to center and then twist to the left and touch your right hand to your left foot.

10. Standing knee raises

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips. Then, lift one knee up to your chest while keeping your abs engaged. Lower and repeat on the other side.

11. Side plank

To do a side plank, start in a plank position, then shift your weight onto one arm and twist your body so that your hips and shoulders are stacked. Hold for as long as you can, then switch sides.

12. Plank with leg lift

Begin by getting into a plank position. Then, lift one leg off of the ground and hold it for a few seconds before returning to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.

13. Spiderman plank

To do a Spiderman plank, start in a plank position. Then, bring one knee up to your elbow and hold it for a few seconds before returning to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.

14. Dead bug

Lie flat on your back with your arms extended toward the ceiling and your legs bent at a 90-degree angle. Then, slowly lower one arm and the opposite leg toward the ground while keeping your abs engaged.

Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

15. Sit-ups

Sit-ups are a classic exercise that targets the rectus abdominis muscle. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head and lift your upper body off of the ground while contracting your abs.

Release and repeat.

16. Reverse crunch

Lie down on your back with your hands under your hips for support. Lift your legs up and then use your abs to lift your hips off of the ground. Lower and repeat.

17. Flutter kicks

Lie down on your back with your hands under your hips. Lift your legs off of the ground and flutter them up and down in a fast motion.

18. Boat pose

Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Lean back slightly, lift your feet off of the ground, and balance on your tailbone. Extend your arms out in front of you and hold for a few seconds before releasing.

19. Alternating knee-ins

Lie down on your back with your hands behind your head. Bring one knee up to your chest while simultaneously lifting your upper body off of the ground. Lower and repeat on the other side.

20. Oblique twist

Sit on the ground with your legs bent and your feet flat on the floor. Hold a weight in both hands and twist your torso to the right, then to the left, while keeping your abs engaged.

21. Corkscrew

Lie down on your back with your arms extended out to the side. Lift your legs off of the ground and slowly rotate them in a clockwise motion. Return to the starting position and repeat in a counterclockwise motion.

22. Windshield wipers

Lie down on your back with your arms extended out to the side. Lift your legs up and then slowly rotate them from side to side, like windshield wipers.

23. Swiss ball crunches

Lie back on a Swiss ball with your hands behind your head. Contract your abs as you perform a crunch, then release and repeat.

24. Lying leg lifts

Lie down on your back with your hands under your hips. Lift your legs up until they are perpendicular to the ground. Then, slowly lower them down before returning to the starting position and repeating.

25. Bicycle leg lifts

Lie flat on your back with your hands under your hips for support. Lift your legs up and then perform a bicycle motion with your legs while keeping your abs engaged.

26. Standing knee-to-elbow

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands behind your head. Bring one knee up to your elbow on the opposite side, then release and repeat on the other side.

27. Toe touchers

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out in front of you. Lean forward and touch your toes, then return to the starting position and repeat.

28. Russian leg curls

Kneel down on a mat with your hands by your sides. Slowly lower your upper body to the ground while keeping your abs engaged. Use your arms to lift yourself back up and repeat.

29. Swiss ball pikes

Get into a push-up position with your feet resting on a Swiss ball. Use your abs to pull the ball toward your chest, then return to the starting position and repeat.

30. Swiss ball leg tucks

Lie down on a mat with your hands by your sides and your feet resting on a Swiss ball. Use your abs to pull the ball toward your chest, then release and repeat.