If you are looking for a way to get a great ab workout, this is the place for you. I will be showing you several great workouts and how to do them. There will also be a section for diffrent amount of reps to be done depending on what level you are at.
The Plank
The plank is a very simple exirsice that not only workout your abs but with it your whole body. In order to achive the plank you have to make your body perpendicular to the groung with you stomach facing the floor and you body flat holding your self up with your elbows. This exercice is used by many athelthes, boxers, and even in yoga routines. The plank is great as you can do it pretty much anywhere and you dont need any equitment. Planks are actually one of the best core exercices and along with this they also improve the strenght of your skeletal system. Use the picture above as an example.
Boat to Low Boat
The boat to low boat exercice is a little bit more complicated than the last one. This exercice greatly strenghtens your core and abs. To do this workout you will need to start in a v-shape position with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle and your hand next to knees. After you do this lower legs and back but never let anything touch the floor expet you butt, move your hands down to straighten them. Use the video above as an example.
The Dead Bug
This exerise is one of the best ab workouts, as it strenghtens your core and limbs. Dead bugs are used by many runners. In order to do this start with your back on the floor with your legs up and folded at a 90 degree angle. After this lower one hand and the opposite leg also, switch out with both sides everytime. Follow the exaple above for guidance.
Bicycle Crunches
This workout is one of the most effect of ways to burn fat. Along with this it also it great for working out all of the parts in your abs and toning your thighs. In order to do this exercise lay on the floor and lift your legs up with your hands to your head. Then alterntate touching knees with the opposite elbow, as for the other leg stick it straight out. Follow the video if you have any quastions, and do not rush to do these, make sure you keep good form.
Reps for Beginners:
30 second plank
10x bow to low boat
10x dead bugs
10x bicycle crunches
Do this all of this 5 times with good form.
Reps for Intermediate:
1 min second plank
25x bow to low boat
25x dead bugs
25x bicycle crunches
Do this all of this 4 times with good form.
Reps for Hardcore:
2 min second plank
50x bow to low boat
50x dead bugs
50x bicycle crunches
Do this all of this 3 times with good form.
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