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Yoga Poses for Building Strong Abs 

Camel Pose (Ustrasana) engages the core muscles to support the lower back, strengthens the abs, and opens the chest and shoulders for improved flexibility and posture. Practice with mindfulness and proper alignment to avoid overextension in the lower back.

Camel Pose

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Sitting on your mat, lift your legs and torso off the ground, balancing on your sitting bones, engaging the core muscles, and extending the arms parallel to the floor, strengthening the abs and hip flexors.

Boat Pose

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From a forearm plank position, lift the hips up, creating an inverted V shape with the body, engaging the core and targeting the abs and shoulder muscles for strength.

Dolphin Plank Pose

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Support your body with one arm while stacking the feet or modifying by bending the bottom knee, engaging the obliques and lateral core muscles for stability and strength.

Side Plank Pose

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Lie face down with palms beside the chest, and lift the upper body, using the back muscles and abdominal strength to lengthen the spine.

Cobra Pose

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Cat-Cow Pose effectively builds strong abs by engaging and stretching the core muscles through gentle arching and rounding of the back, promoting flexibility, and improving spine strength and mobility, while also relieving back tension and enhancing posture.

Cat Cow Pose

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Warrior 3 Pose (Virabhadrasana III) strengthens abs through strong core engagement, maintaining balance while extending one leg and torso parallel to the ground, promoting stability, and improving body awareness. Regular practice enhances core strength, balance, and overall well-being.

Warrior 3 Pose

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