Going to the movies or turning on the TV these days can make you feel like you’re the only one in the world without a perfectly chiseled set of abs.

But even though we’d like to think that there’s Hollywood magic behind those rippled abs, the truth is that there are a lot of secrets that so many people don’t know.

We thought we would compile a list of some of the best workouts to help you get the abs that all the celebrities have.

So we teamed up with some of the researchers at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania to see which gadgets and classics produce the best results.

Ab Sling

By hanging these straps, the Ab Sling is able to activate your ab muscles in incredible ways.

However, most people said they despised the exercise because it was very uncomfortable and people even experienced shoulder and arm fatigue and pain.

Ab Rocket

This rocking chair helps ease you into washboard peace by reporting the neck strain that comes with traditional sit-ups.

Ab Lounge

Similar to the Ab rocket, this lounge chair is supposed to increase your abdominal muscles by allowing your back to hyperextend.

However, be warned that this exercise might exacerbate any back problems if you have them.

Hopefully you can take some of these words of wisdom to heart so that you won’t be the only one left out of the six-pack party.