Looking to get a toned belly and slim waist? All you really need is your own bodyweight, some motivation, and the right abs workout at home to challenge your muscles. You will get it all inside this article.

Here are the top 4 abs exercise you can perform at the comfort of your own home and build a slim and toned middle section.

1. Plank

The plank is a true stability exercise and is a highly effective way to build the core muscles without a crunch movement. Build up the duration that you hold the exercise to create a strong and defined core with impressive abs.

To perform the Plank exercise:

1. Being face down resting your weight on your forearms and toes and pull your abs in tight. 
2. Maintain a hold where your body is in a straight line from shoulders to heels for as long as possible.

2. Side Plank

The side plank will have a stronger emphasis on the quadratus lumborum – the part of the back side of the abdominal wall that plays a major role in preventing back pain.

3. Russian Twist

This exercise is essentially sitting at the top of a “sit up position”, knees are bent and feet are off the ground, you hold a weight in front of your abs with bent elbows, and you proceed to twist from left to right (quickly), while maintaining the top of the “sit up” position.

Whatever weight you’re using, it’s important to ensure:

• Your body isn’t being dragged out of position during the exercise.
• Only your torso should be twisting, so if you’re struggling to maintain good form then reduce the weight or go back to the unweighted exercise.

4. Hollow Hold

Instructions

• Begin on your back with your legs straight and your arms extended overhead.
• Actively press your lower back into the floor and draw your belly button into your spine.
• Inhale to slowly lift your shoulders, arms, and legs off the floor. Keep your hands and heels as low to the ground as possible, while still pressing your lower back into the floor. Maintain tight abs and glutes. It’s OK to bend your knees if straight legs are too challenging.
• Hold like this for five to 30 seconds to complete one rep.