5 More Exercises To Sculpt Your Abs
5 More Exercises To Sculpt Your Abs Details
Crunch/Side-Ben Combo: Lie down like you're about to do a sit-up, but instead of reaching your torso up, curl it to the right side. Reach your right elbow toward your right foot. Squeeze and hold for five seconds, then alternate sides. Repeat 10 times.
6-Inch Killers: Lie flat on your back with your legs reaching toward the ceiling, slightly bent. Intertwine your fingers behind your head and lift it slightly. For a more challenging routine, lift you shoulder blades off the floor as well. Slowly begin to lower your legs down to the floor without bending them any further and keeping your feet close together. Once you have reached about six inches above the ground, hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
Side Crunch: Lie on your right side, with your left hip aligned above your right. Bend your knees to a comfortable position. Intertwine your fingers behind your head and reach your left elbow toward your left hip. Hold for five seconds and squeeze. Slowly begin to lower down to the beginning position. Great for lateral obliques. Alternate sides. Repeat 10 times.
Superman: Begin on all fours, knees and hands on the floor. Extend your right leg out behind you while you extend your left arm out in front of you. Lift your leg as high as is comfortable and keep your arm aligned with your head. This works your abs and strengthens your balance. Alternate sides. Repeat 10 times.
Plank: Begin on all fours, elbows and knees on the floor. Straighten your right leg out behind you so the ball of your foot is on the floor. Do the same for the left. Your body should be parallel with the floor. Keep your hips aligned with your spine and your back straight. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat two times.