Planks are excellent for strengthening your entire core. By holding a plank position, you engage multiple abdominal muscles, along with your shoulders and lower back. This exercise helps in developing endurance and stability.
Crunches are a classic move that focuses on the upper part of your abs. By curling your torso towards your knees while lying on your back, you work on tightening your abdominal muscles. Ensure you're not pulling on your neck to avoid strain.
Leg raises target your lower abs, an area that's often difficult to tone. By lifting your legs while lying on your back and controlling the movement, you engage the lower part of your core and promote overall core strength.
Russian twists help tone the obliques, the muscles on the sides of your abdomen. Sit on the floor with your knees bent, lean back slightly, and twist your torso from side to side. You can add a weight for increased intensity.
Bicycle crunches work both the upper and lower abs as well as the obliques. By alternating bringing your opposite elbow to your knee, you target all areas of your core while also improving coordination and flexibility.
Mountain climbers are great for engaging your core while providing a cardio workout. In a plank position, bring your knees to your chest one at a time, mimicking a climbing motion. This is great for fat-burning while working your abs.
This exercise focuses on both lower abs and stability. Lying on your back with your arms and legs raised, slowly extend one leg and the opposite arm while keeping your lower back pressed into the floor. This move helps build core strength and control.
Flutter kicks work the lower abs while also boosting endurance. Lying on your back, alternate kicking your legs up and down while keeping your core engaged. This exercise targets the hip flexors and lower abdominal muscles.
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