Six-pack abs and partner workouts: A complete guide to strengthening core muscles and social fat-burning exercises.

2026-04-07

Strengthen your core muscles with this plank stretch: ① Start in a plank position with arms shoulder-width apart and elbows bent at 90 degrees; toes on the ground. ② Keep your wrists and elbows close to the ground, aligning your elbows and shoulders; use your thighs and abs to lift your body, keeping your knees off the ground and straightening your body. Firm your abs with this leg raise crunch: ① Lie flat on a mat with arms and legs extended. ② Simultaneously raise your arms and legs, trying to bring your hands as close to your toes as possible. Build abs with this knee bend crunch: ① Sit on a yoga mat with arms bent and supporting your weight behind you, lean your upper body slightly backward, then raise your legs, bending your knees together. ② Without moving your hands, pull your knees towards your body, trying to bring your thighs to a 90-degree angle with the ground. Improve shoulder definition with this shoulder raise: ① Stand with your feet slightly apart, holding dumbbells in both hands with the backs of your hands facing outwards. ② Take a step forward with one foot, bending the front leg at a 90-degree angle; bend the back knee downwards, trying to touch the ground as close as possible. Partner workouts are more fun! I really hate treadmills, even though I walk instead now, the thought of the treadmill ordeal I endured while filming "Slim Girl" still sends shivers down my spine! However, when I run with Lee Seung-yoon, even long workouts feel like they fly by. Lee Seung-yoon on the treadmill is even more handsome than Hyun Bin, Jo In-sung, and Kang Dong-won! (Of course, I snapped back to reality the moment I stepped off the treadmill.) When exercising alone, even a little bit of fatigue can easily lead to saying "that's enough" and giving up. But when exercising with someone, mutual encouragement and motivation reduce fatigue. Furthermore, coordinating speed and coordination helps stimulate hard-to-reach areas, enhancing the workout's effectiveness. More importantly, partner exercises not only increase muscle mass but also boost mental energy, strengthening friendships and romantic relationships! Strengthening Gluteal Muscles: [Partner Backrest Squat]: ① Two people stand with their upper backs together, arms overlapping in front of their chests, then each step forward to form an equilateral triangle. ② Both people simultaneously push their backs back and slowly squat down until their thighs are parallel to the ground. Eliminating Arm and Thigh Fat: [Partner Hand-in-Hand Lunge]: ① Two people face each other, palms together, each step forward with their corresponding foot, toes touching. ② Both people push their palms against each other and step forward with opposite feet in a lunge motion, training the outer muscles of the arms and legs. Firming the Sides and Waistline: [Partner Hand-in-Hand Heart Exercise]: ① Two people stand holding hands in a "T" shape, with one hand extended to shoulder height to the side. ② Each person bends to the side to form a heart shape while simultaneously raising their other hand in a clasped gesture. Slimming Abdomen and Thighs: [Partner Crunches and Squats]① One person lies down while the other stands. The standing person raises their arms forward; the lying person extends their arms straight up, bends their knees, and places their feet outside the standing person's feet. ② The standing person squats down until their thighs are parallel to the ground; the lying person engages their abdominal muscles and lifts only their upper body, allowing both partners' fingertips to touch. Toning Chest and Buttocks: [Partner Prone Leg Raises]① The prone person grips a chair with both hands and extends their arms straight, while the standing person stands up with their legs straight. ② One person kneels with their upper body forward, raising their hips; the other person lies on the prone person's back, lifts their chest, and bends backward. Sculpting the Back of Thighs: [Partner Seated Leg Pushes]① Sit facing each other, holding hands and touching the soles of their feet. ② Both people simultaneously pull each other's hands together and raise their legs straight up in a "W" shape. Firming Lower Body Curves: [Partner Squats and Leg Presses]: One person lies flat, raising their legs to press against the other person's abdomen; the other person then performs a squat. Fat Burning & Relationship Enhancement: [Partner Push-ups]: ① Both people hold hands. The person lying down bends their legs and keeps their arms bent and flat on the ground; the standing person rests on the knees of the person lying down, rises to their feet, and extends their arms straight. ② The person lying down pushes their hands upwards, slightly raising their arms; the standing person bends their arms to support their upper body.