Some guys work for a lifetime to develop a ripped midsection like the fitness models we see in magazines Opens a New Window. . Others know the secret of disciplined eating and the best exercises for abs out there, none of which are a crunch or variation. The medicine ball slam carves out gorges in the midsection, making your abs look like a street map of midtown Manhattan and adds a good amount of cardio to your workout so you can maintain that look.