Your journey to reveal a toned midsection begins with something as simple as floor exercises.
By performing these exercises consistently and progressively adding more sets and reps, you cantone your waistline."
Perform the below routine at least three to four times a week.
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Bicycle Crunches
The bicycle crunch engages your obliques and rectus abdominis.
To begin, lie down flat on the ground with your knees raised and bent to 90 degrees.
Place your hands at the back of your head.
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Then, crunch up as you bring your left elbow toward your right knee and extend your left leg.
This exercise engages your obliques and transverse abdominis.
To set up, sit on the ground, bend your knees, and keep your feet flat.
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Lean back just a bit, and raise your feet off the floor.
check that your back remains straight.
Perform three sets of 15 to 20 reps on each side.
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To get started, lie down flat on your back.
Keep your arms at your sides, or place your hands under your glutes for added support.
Bend both knees and raise them to your chest.
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Curl your hips off the ground before gradually lowering them back to the start position.
This exercise will work your obliques and transverse abdominis.
Begin by lying on your side and placing your elbow below your shoulder.
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Your feet should be stacked.
Hold this position as you complete three sets of 20 to 30 seconds per side.
This exercise will activate your obliques, hip flexors, and rectus abdominis.
Quickly bring your left knee up to your chest before extending it back behind you.
Then, bring your right knee up to your chest, and continue to alternate.
This should be similar to a running-in-place movement.
Keep your core activated throughout the exercise.
Perform three sets of 30 to 60 seconds.
