4 Abs Workouts

Why Abs workouts?

Building your abs is more than just helping you look toned. In fact, a strong core is the foundation for improving posture, stability, balance as well as reduce sports-related injuries and low back pain!

4 Abs workouts

Here, we bring you the 5 abs workout to strengthen your abs!

• Bicycle Crunch
• Jackknife from Flat
• Plank Jacks
• Opposite Arm and Leg

Bicycle Crunch (12 reps, 3 sets)

1. Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground and your knees bent.
2. Contract your core muscles. Hold your head gently with your hands, pull your shoulder blades back, slowly lift your knees to about a 90-degree angle, and lift your feet off the ground.
3. Lift one knee toward your armpit while straightening your other leg, keeping your legs higher than your hips.
4. Rotate your torso so that your elbow touches your opposite knee.

Jackknife from Flat (12 reps, 3 sets)

1. Lie flat on the floor and stretch your arms and legs.
2. Exhale and contract your abs, lifting your arms and legs.
3. Hold yourself in this jackknife position for about 3 seconds.
4. Slowly lower your arms and legs to the starting position as you inhale.

Plank Jacks (12 reps, 3 sets)

1. Begin in plank position, with your shoulder over your wrists, your body in one straight line, and you feet together.
2. Jump your legs wide and then back together. Keep your pelvis steady and don’t let your booty rise toward the ceiling.

Opposite Arm and Leg (12 reps, 3 sets)

1. Get down on the floor with your hands completely straight and under your shoulders. Your knees should be bent to 90 degrees, directly under your hips.
2. Tighten your core and extend one arm forward so that your shoulders engage your ears. At the same time, extend the other leg fully behind you, bringing it to hip height.
3. Return to starting position and repeat with the other arm and leg.

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