Wouldn’t you like your abs to tighten overnight? Sadly, life doesn’t work that way. Exercise will make this possible, although you don’t have to be a gym rat. Try doing abdominal exercises in the comfort of your home. A strong core is essential for good physical fitness.
It will help you in all other aspects of your exercise routine! Yoga, weight lifting, and even walking will benefit from solid abs. However, it’s not about looking good in a bikini. Your abdominal muscles hold your organs in place. They support the spine, allow movement and help posture. Physical health depends on them. With these exercises you won’t have to get on the floor or use a mat. Here are seven moves to get you started.
1. Vertical Side Tilt
Instructions:
- Stand with your feet together.
- Inhale, bending your waist to the right.
- Exhale and stand up straight.
- Inhale and bend your waist to the left.
- This completes one repetition.
2. Spinal torsion
Instructions:
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise your arms, forming a “T”.
- Inhale and twist your torso to the right.
- Exhale. Return to the center.
- Inhale and twist to the left.
- Exhale and look towards the center.
- This ends a repetition.
3. Squat Twist
Instructions:
- Spread your feet hip-width apart.
- Form a “T” with your arms.
- Come into a squat position, twisting your torso to the right.
- Touch the ground with your left hand.
- Straighten up and face the center.
- Repeat on the other side.
- This ends a repetition.
4. High Knee Raise
Instructions:
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Bend your arms in a running position.
- Raise your right knee toward your chest.
- Repeat with the left.
- This ends a repetition.
5. Permanent crunch
Instructions:
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Place your hands behind your head.
- Raise your right knee and move your left elbow toward it.
- Return to the starting position.
- Raise your left knee and lower your right elbow.
- This completes one repetition.
6. Cat and Cow Pose
Instructions:
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Place your arms along your sides.
- Exhale, rounding your spine and bending your knees.
- Raise your arms forward.
- Inhale, curve your spine back and straighten your legs.
- This ends a repetition.
7. Kick crunch
Instructions:
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Kick your right leg.
- At the same time, touch the toes of your right foot with your left hand.
- Repeat on the other side.
- This ends a repetition.
After a long day sitting at a desk, these workouts will feel amazing.
A few words of caution
Do these movements in a clear space. The basement or living room are great options. Also, avoid exercising near furniture and clutter. Pay attention to your surroundings! Make sure no one is around.
Do 5 repetitions for each movement. From there, slowly increase the number of repetitions. You can even add weights for an added challenge!
