If you want to work on your abs, the good news is that there are several workouts that may help you reach your objective. Even if you’re not practicing techniques that target them specifically, the position of your abs means that complex workouts that target both the upper and lower body will help tone them as well.
Any exercise that requires you to keep your body steady, such as static holds like the plank or complicated balancing actions like the single-leg Romanian deadlift, requires your core so read on to find out the workouts I highly recommend to get those perfect abs in shape.
Tuck crunches are a great way to work those abs. First, lie down with your hands by your head and your legs lifted at a 90° angle with your knees bent. Next, raise your body and bring your knees towards your chest at the same time.
Throughout the reps, keep your fingers near your temples and begin each movement smoothly without yanking your chest up. Between repetitions, don’t allow your feet to touch the floor.
Another good workout is planking. Get into a downward plank posture with your feet lifted on a bench and hold yourself on your forearms for as long as you can.
The goal is to keep your body in a straight line from your heels to your head while holding this position. One foot should be lifted off the bench and moved to the side to touch the floor, then returned to the bench. Alternate between both sides for a full core workout.
For the beginners, the Russian twist is an option you can start with to build up your core strength first. Firstly, sit with your knees bent and your heels on the ground on the floor.
Your body should be at a 45-degree angle to the ground and if you can, hold a medicine ball or smaller weights in front of you. Twist your body from side to side in a calm and fluid motion. It may look easy but your abs would be screaming after a few repetitions.
Mountain climbers are also a great way to build those solid abs and you can do so by doing a press-up. Draw one leg up and across your body towards your opposing elbow without allowing your hips to drop.
Return to the beginning, then do the same with the opposite leg. That counts as one rep. Reps should be quick yet controlled. Keep a good momentum and you will be well on your way to better health and core strength.
Dumbbell Renegade Rows are another great alternative workout which also begins with a press-up. Get into a press-up position with a dumbbell in each hand. Brace your body, then raise one of the dumbbells, supporting yourself on the other arm.
Row the weight upward until your upper arm is slightly higher than your torso, then slowly lower it back down to the ground. Rinse and repeat this a few times to get in a great full body workout.
These workouts don’t require access to a gym, so you can keep working on your six-pack anytime and anywhere. This is one area of the body where you can easily whip yourself into shape at home, with only a few pieces of equipment needed to get you feeling the burn in your stomach so start today!
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