I'm really bad at working out my abs at the gym, mainly because I have no idea what to do, and I feel like I'm really awkward at the typical crunch (which I've tried over a ball) and I've read conflicting things on what is actually effective for abs.

Any suggestions for ab-centric workout videos that I could do at home? I know I won't really see results until I lose the flab on top of my abs but I am really looking to strengthen my core. I see that Jillian Michaels has one but I've never done any of her videos and am hesitant until I see someone post positive reviews on that one.

Anything I could buy on Amazon would be great!

As far as the Jillian video goes, I bought it and will be trying it out. I watched it the other day just to see what I was getting myself into, and it seems very intense. I'm going to be hurting for a couple of days.

If I were you I would look up the "10 Minute Solution" workout DVD's. I"m pretty sure they have Ab workout DVD's. They are great because they are customizable.

I only do standing ab workouts because of a neck injury. Here's my suggestions:

~Anything Tae Bo or Kickboxing - Most kickboxing workouts work the core/abs
Tae Bo Abs, Tae Bo Ab Bootcamp, Tae Bo Insane Abs

~Turbo Fire/Turbo Jam/Turbo Kick - Again, kickboxing type workouts
Turbo Jam Ab Jam

~Jackie Warner Crunchless Xtreme Abs

~Exercise TV Quick & Incredible Abs
Incredible Abs and Standing Abs

~The Firm Core Solutions

~Trainers Edge Killer Abs and Back Michael Olajide

Joannie Greggains Super Stomachs....it's really, really old video...but it's the one that works...and in less than 10 minutes!