The fascination with six-pack abs remains a cultural enigma. Realistically, there aren’t many occasions to flaunt your core without seeming overly self-assured, apart from summer beach outings.

How to get abs? It all boils down to genetics. And planks. Six-pack abs are often held up as the pinnacle of fitness — if your middle shows those segmented muscles, you must be fit, right?

Forget crunches. These ab workouts at home will sculpt the six-pack of your dreams. Getting tired of your usual round of abs exercises? These six core strength movements will ensure you don't plateau.