In And Out Abs Exercise Guide

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In And Out Abs is a bodyweight exercise that works your abs, quadriceps, hip flexors, lower abs and upper abs.

In And Out Abs is a great challenging move. When done correctly, it can effectively target your core, hips, legs, lower body, thighs, upper legs and waist.

It requires no equipment to do.

In And Out Abs

How to do In And Out Abs

Exercise

In a V-like sitting position, extend your legs out and back in towards your chest Keep your hands beside your hips or try putting them in the air in a 'touch down' or wide arm position.

Illustrated Guide

Learn how to do in and out abs from this step-by-step illustrations:

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Muscles Worked

The muscles used for in and out abs may change slightly based on the your trained range of motion and technique, but in the most general case, the muscles used for in and out abs are:

Primary Muscles

  • Abs
  • Quadriceps
  • Hip Flexors
  • Lower Abs
  • Upper Abs

Synergyst Muscles

  • Splenius

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does In And Out Abs work?
In And Out Abs works abs, quadriceps, hip flexors, lower abs, upper abs.
What is In And Out Abs good for?
In And Out Abs is beneficial for conditioning and to strengthen. It works the best for core, hips, legs, lower body, thighs, upper legs and waist, as it works abs, quadriceps, hip flexors, lower abs, upper abs. In And Out Abs is a great bodyweight exercise for men and women.
Is In And Out Abs a good exercise?
In And Out Abs is a popular bodyweight exercise for abs, quadriceps, hip flexors, lower abs, upper abs.

Training, Progressions and Regressions

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In And Out Abs Training and Progressions

Standards and Averages

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In And Out Abs Standards and Averages

Alternatives

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In And Out Abs Alternatives

Variations

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In And Out Abs Variations

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Classification

Type(s) Bodyweight, Calisthenic, Strength
Muscles Worked Abdominals, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Lower Abdominals, Splenius, Upper Abdominals
Difficulty Level(s) Challenging, Hard
Equipment No Equipment
Location At Gym, At Home, Outdoor

Muscles Worked

Target muscle(s) Abs, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Lower Abs, Upper Abs
Synergyst muscle(s) Splenius

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