Abdominal Exercise: 10 Minutes
Use this super-quick and efficient 10-minute abs workout to work on your tummy muscles for a flatter stomach. An every-exercise-to-make-your-core-stronger and help sculpt your midsection- these are techniques to help improve overall core strength. Perform the following exercises for a full abdominal workout.
Do crunches. Lie on your back with your knees bent, your feet lying flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide. Activate the core, lift your upper body off the ground, pulling just your shoulder blades over the mat. Lower back down to the starting position with a slow motion. Do this for one minute, paying attention to controlled movements.
Do the leg raises next. Lie on your back, keeping your legs straight. Place your hands under your hips for support. Keeping your legs straight, lift them up until they are perpendicular to the floor, then lower them slowly back down without letting your heels touch the ground. Do this for one minute, targeting your lower abs.
Transition into a plank by getting into a forearm plank position, keeping the body in a straight line from head to heels. Activate your abdominals and Glute bridges to maintain stability. You should hold this position for one minute, clench the core, and keep your back flat.
Next up: bicycle crunches. Lying on your back, knees bent, hands behind your head, pull one knee into your chest and twist your opposite elbow towards it. Continue to alternate sides in one minute in a pedaling motion, keeping steady and controlled.
Finish with mountain climbers. Start in a high plank position, arms straight and hands directly under your shoulders. Drive one knee towards your chest and quickly switch legs, as if running. Do for one minute, engaging your core and focusing on good form.
Complete your 10-minute workout by repeating this circuit twice. Since every move is a variance of action, it got the different parts of your abdominal muscles that are going to firm up your tummy and develop your core.
Stay with this routine, and soon you will be able to see the results. This quick workout is perfect for building strength and working towards a flatter stomach from home or on-the-go.