Abs Workouts
Crunches
Crunches target the upper abdominal muscles and help in building core strength.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head with elbows wide.
- Lift your shoulders off the floor while engaging your core.
- Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
Plank
Planks are excellent for overall core stability and strength.
- Start in a push-up position with your forearms on the ground.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Hold the position while keeping your core tight.
Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches target both the upper and lower abdominal muscles along with obliques.
- Lie on your back with your hands behind your head.
- Lift your shoulders off the ground and bring one knee towards your chest while extending the other leg.
- Twist your torso to bring the opposite elbow towards the bent knee.
- Alternate sides in a pedaling motion.
Leg Raises
Leg raises focus on the lower abdominal muscles.
- Lie on your back with your legs straight and hands under your hips.
- Lift your legs towards the ceiling while keeping them straight.
- Lower your legs back down without touching the floor.
Russian Twist
Russian twists work the obliques and help in developing rotational strength.
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight.
- Hold a weight or a ball with both hands and twist your torso from side to side.