Getting A Flat And Toned Stomach Has Never Been Easier
This doesn't necessarily mean you need to hit the gym daily, however.
In fact, you can flatten your tummy even while watching TV or looking
after your kids. The following are five easy ab workout routines.
1. Elbow-to-knee sit-ups. Lie on your back with your legs bent. Lock
your fingers together behind your head, and extend your elbows
sideward. This is just like your regular sit ups. But here's the catch
- when you pull your upper body off the floor, you let your left elbow
touch your right knee. Return to starting position, then do it with the
other elbow touching the left knee. Do it for 12-15 times. This is
great for working out your upper abs.
2. The plank method. You do this exercise using a floor mat to cushion
your elbows. Lie facing the floor, but support your upper body with
your forearms and bent elbows. Your toes should support your lower
body. Now while holding that position, maintain that your back is
straight. Also, tighten your stomach muscles. Sustain this position for
30-60 seconds. Rest for a few seconds. Repeat the entire routine 3-5
times. The plank targets your entire abdominal.
3. The bicycle. This exercise is for your obliques and lower tummy. Lie
on your back flat against the floor. Take your hands behind your head
and lace your fingers. Keeping your legs straight and together, lift
them until they're about 45 degrees off the floor. Slowly bend your
right knee, taking it towards your chest. As you're doing this, lift
your shoulders off the floor and take your left shoulder toward your
bent right knee. Return to starting position and repeat on the other
side. Do 12-15 repetitions.
4. Lying leg raise. If you want to target that stubborn lower flab,
this is what you should do. Lie on the floor with your legs together
and straight. Position your hands under your buttocks, palms facing
down. Slowly, take your legs off the floor, up to around a foot high.
Then take them back to the floor just as slowly. As you raise and lower
your legs, tighten your stomach muscles. Do this for 12-15 times.
5. Standing torso twist. This routine is quite different from the rest
as you do it on your feet. Take your legs shoulder width apart. Put
your hands behind your head. Extend your elbows sideways. Twist your
torso slowly to the left, around 90 degrees. Hold for a few seconds
before going back to the starting position. Then twist your torso to
the other side. A pair is one count. Do 15-20 pairs. Take note that
this is best done slowly rather than quickly.
These five easy Ab Workout routines are done best with proper diet.
Also, try to incorporate cardio exercises for 30-60 minutes to burn off
excess fats more effectively. Keep yourself motivated to regularly
perform these routines. After some time, you will have the tight and
toned stomach you’ve always known you could have! Start your Lower Abs Workout today!
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