Having a flat and toned midsection is a fitness goal for many people. While achieving flat abs requires a combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise, targeting your core muscles is essential.
In this article, we will explore five non-generic exercises that can help you strengthen your core and achieve those coveted flat abs.
Incorporate these exercises into your routine, along with a balanced diet, and you’ll be on your way to a stronger and more defined midsection.
PLANK PUSH-UP
- It’s about going up and down on the planks: we place ourselves on the floor, resting our hands and the tips of our feet on the mat. That is the initial push-up position.
- From there we move to the plank position on the elbows, and then we return to the original position.
- Perform as many repetitions as you can in 60 seconds and then move on to the next exercise.
V CRUNCHES
- First you have to lie down on the ground. Next extend your arms above your head. That’s the initial position.
- Next, stand up, bringing your arms extended and straight towards your legs, which you also lift straight.
- The idea is to lean on your buttocks trying to touch (or get as close as possible) your feet with your hands. Then inhale as you return to the starting position.
- Perform as many repetitions as you can in 60 seconds and then move on to the next exercise.
SIDE PLANK WITH LEG RAISE
- Lie on your side with your body touching the floor.
- Place your left arm on your hip and slowly raise your pelvis upward, applying the weight to your right arm and keeping both legs together.
- Now, separate the left leg from the right.
- Try to stay in this position for 10 seconds and then slowly return to the resting position.
- You can use a resistance band around your knees to apply extra pressure.
- Perform as many repetitions as you can in 60 seconds and then move on to the next exercise.
SIT-UPS WITH LEGS ELEVATED
- Lie on your back on the floor and raise both legs.
- Put your hands behind your head and do an abdominal push-up.
- Return to the starting position. This is a repeat.
- Perform as many repetitions as you can in 60 seconds and then move on to the next exercise.
LEG SCISSORS
- Lie on your back on the floor. Place your arms at the sides of your body, with your palms facing the floor.
- Raise your legs a few centimeters, keeping them straight.
- Move your right leg to the left and vice versa, making your feet cross each other. That’s a repeat.
- Perform as many repetitions as you can in 60 seconds.
