5 standing crunches to tone your abdomen (20-minute routine)

The fat that accumulates in the abdominal area is undoubtedly one of the most difficult to eliminate. Adopting an adequate diet is essential to get rid of it, but it is also necessary to follow a targeted training routine that allows you to act directly on the abdominal area.

However, not everyone can perform classic abdominal exercises. Partly due to poor physical condition, partly due to back problems. Therefore, below we present 5 abdominal exercises that you should do standing to burn fat and tone the abdominal area.

First exercise.

From a standing position, with your arms at your sides, perform a static walk. After 5 minutes, he extends his arms forward and bends his elbows. At the same time he raises his left leg. Repeat 20 times with each leg

Second exercise.

From the same position as the previous exercise, bend your left leg while bringing your elbows towards your ribs. Next, raise your arms forward, bringing your hands together (as if you were praying). Spread your hands apart and extend your left arm laterally while lifting your leg on the same side. Try to touch the tip of your foot with your hand. Repeat 20 times on each side.

Third exercise.

From a standing position, with your hands behind your head and your elbows open, bring your body weight to the right side while lifting your left leg. Bend your torso, as if you wanted to touch your left knee with your right elbow. Repeat 20 times on each side.

Fourth exercise.

Perform a normal squat. When you stand up, raise your right leg laterally, trying to touch the ball of your foot with your hand. Repeat 20 times on each side.

Fifth exercise .

From a standing position, with your legs slightly apart and your arms stretched forward, lean your body to the right, trying to touch the ball of your right foot. Repeat 20 times on each side.

This standing abdominal exercise routine lasts 20 minutes. Do it two or three times a week to see the first results after the first month.

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