Article: The sexy abs workout: doing crunches like a crazy woman isn't the only--or even the best--way to get a tight tummy. Want proof? Try these moves from a top celebrity trainer, then prepare to own the beach.(YOU YOU YOU: The Sexy Issue)

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It's one of life's most annoying conundrums: how to get your abs in sick summer shape without slaving through a zillion boring-ass sit-ups. Well, we enlisted celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza to help us figure out a solution.

Get ready, because she customized a killer crunch-free workout just for Cosmo readers. Braganza has trained supertoned Jessica Biel (can you think of a better endorsement?) and says, "These moves are excellent for core training because they each target the three abdominal muscle groups simultaneously."

Start by doing the entire sequence once, then work up to three sets as you get stronger. Stick to ...

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