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Get Usher’s epic six-pack with his abs-chiseling workout

Sculpt the singer's iconic midsection with this set of abs exercises.

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Musician Usher in concert
Frank Micelotta / Staff / Getty
Musician Usher in concert
Frank Micelotta / Staff / Getty

Ever since the iconic image of Usher’s album cover for 8701 first appeared, the man’s six-pack abs have become the stuff of legend. We’ve teamed up with trainer Cliff “Hollywood” Boyce to show just how you can get Usher’s abs.

Directions

At least three times per week, Usher completes this ab circuit. He does a move for 30 seconds, then, after a 10-second rest, runs on the treadmill for two minutes. He repeats with the next movement until he’s done with each exercise.

His goal: Five circuits in less than an hour. Make that your goal, and incorporate this workout into your regular fitness routine, to achieve similarly shredded results.

Routine

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Usher's ab-chiseling workout

Do 5 circuits in less than an hour

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 5

Swiss Ball Plank Circle

Equipment
Swiss Ball
Sets
--
Reps
30 sec.
Rest
10 sec.
Exercise 2 of 5

TRX Knee-in

Equipment
TRX
Sets
--
Reps
30 sec.
Rest
10 sec.
Exercise 3 of 5

Medicine Ball Pushup

Equipment
Medicine Ball
Sets
--
Reps
30 sec.
Rest
10 sec.
Exercise 4 of 5

Superman

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
30 sec.
Rest
10 sec.
Exercise 5 of 5

Oblique Crunch

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
30 sec.
Rest
10 sec.
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