Ab Workout 101: 7 Easy Moves for Flat Abs

Thinking about a destination wedding, or traveling somewhere warm after your big day? Your wedding dress may hide your imperfections (lucky you!), but don’t forget about the honeymoon! Not getting married yet? (Seriously, why does it feel like everyone is getting engaged right now?) No worries! Summer will be here before you know it. So take these few weeks and give your abs a little extra love.

Russian Twists with Med Ball – 50 reps

These can also be performed with a dumbbell.

 

Plank – Hold for 45 seconds

Maintain correct posture by keeping your hips and glutes in line with the rest of your body. These can be performed either on your hands or on your forearms. The full plank, on your hands, will engage your shoulders and triceps. The forearm plank will focus on your core.

Mountain Climbers – As many as you can in 1 minute

Start in plank position and alternate pulling your knees up to your elbows in a climbing motion.

 

Superman – Hold for 3 seconds, 12 reps
Start with arms and legs reaching for opposite walls, head facing on the floor. For maximum intensity, raise arms, legs, and chest simultaneously, slowly lower, and repeat. A modification would be to raise one arm and the opposite leg simultaneously, and then alternate.

Plank Crunches on Stability Ball – 20 reps

Place ankles on stability ball in a plank position and pull your feet in to a crunch position. Where you place the stability ball on your legs will determine the difficulty level. Placing the ball by the ankles/feet will increase intensity; placing the ball near your shins will lower the intensity.

Stability Ball Crunches – 20 reps

Similar form as floor crunches, but the stability balls allows for a fuller range of motion.

Side Crunches on Stability Ball – 20 reps each side

To help with balance, rest feet parallel along a wall and place your lower arm on the floor.

These seven exercises are a great way to switch up your normal abs routine and see what works best for you! Don’t forget, if something is painful or straining, stop. It is only beneficial to complete these exercises correctly.

Thanks again to Abbey for helping out!!

Good luck, ladies!

XO.