10-02-2025
Give your abs a workout with these 11 pieces of home gym equipment under $100
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It may be winter now, but before you know it, the weather will warm up and it'll be time to hit the beach — which means that now is as good a time as any to get your abs into shape. And while we can all do a few crunches and planks, we can also use some extra pieces of equipment to help to firm up the core.
To that end, we've come up with this list of 13 must-have items for improving your ab workout, all priced for under $100 (and many of which are on sale for a limited time). From an exercise bench to sit up machines and bars to ab wheels, these exercise add-ons will accelerate your path towards six-pack abs and toned-up obliques.
1. This ab wheel exercises your shoulders and back as well as your core, and it comes with an exercise mat so you can go easy on your knees.
>> Buy the Arespark Ab Roller Wheel for $14.79 on Amazon
2. Perform a variety of exercises to tone your abs, including crunches, side-planks and dips, using this fold-up Roman chair.
>> Buy the Sunny Health & Fitness Foldable Hyperextension Roman Chair w/Back Extension for $71.99 (20% off) on Amazon
3. This sloping ab machine lets you shape your abs, hips and legs in a more comfortable kneeling position, with four different incline levels to increase your workout difficulty.
>> Buy the ZELUS Ab Machine for Home Gym for $79.99 (20% off) on Amazon
4. The twist isn't just a dance — use this twister board, which also comes with pressure points for your feet, to perform useful stretches and balance exercises.
>> Buy the Figure Core Abs Twister Board for $22.94 (15% off) on Amazon
5. This exercise board and its accessories will come in handy for a variety of ab exercises, from planks to ab rolls.
>> Buy the MQRW Push Up Board for $39.99 (33% off) on Amazon
6. This variation on the traditional ab wheel features non-slip grips and elbow support so you can lean into your forward and backward rolls as you work your stomach muscles.
>> Buy the Uota Elbow Support Automatic Rebound Abdominal Wheel for $29.70 on Amazon
7. This simple but versatile pad can be used for sit ups, bridges, bicep and tricep workouts, pushups and scissor kicks.
>> Buy the WONDER CORE SMART Ab Workout Equipment Sit Up Machine for $99.99 (with 10% coupon) on Amazon
8. These padded arm straps can be attached to any pull-up bar so you can give your abs a heavy-duty workout with leg raises, knee raises and twists.
>> Buy the DMoose Fitness Hanging Ab Straps for Pull Up Bar & Core Strength Training for $29.99 (23% off) on Amazon
9. Get more intense with the standard crunch exercise using this situp bar, which you can attach to the bottom of a door to give your feet a solid anchor.
>> Buy the CAP Barbell Doorway Situp Bar, Black for $11.89 (30% off) on Amazon
10. Performing ab exercises on this Sportneer half-balance ball can add some intensity to your workout, and the included resistance bands can also add some arm toning to your repertoire.
>> Buy the Sportneer Balance Ball Trainer with Resistance Bands and Pump for $52.99 (20% off) on Amazon
11. They may look like oversized drink coasters, but place these core sliders under your feet and your hands for more challenging balance work while you do ab exercises such as planks, crawls and mountain climbers.
>> Buy the Synergee Core Sliders for $9.95 (17% off) on Amazon
12. An inflatable yoga ball makes a great exercise tool for performing crunches and other balance exercises that can tone your abs (and it's also great for posture if you sit on one while you're at your desk).
>> Buy the Trideer Yoga Ball Exercise Ball for $26.99 on Amazon
13. This simple little 'hump' of an ab mat can add spice to your sit-up and crunch routines, improving your form while cutting down on discomfort.
>> Buy the Signature Fitness Ab Mat Trainer for $12.99 on Amazon
