Achieving well-defined, strong abdominal muscles doesn’t always require a drawn-out trip to the gym.
With the rightat-home workouts, I often tell my clients they can target their core andsculpt abseffectively.
Remember to maintain proper form, eat a balanced diet, and gradually increase intensity for optimal results.
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Standard Planks
Start in a pushup/high plank position.
Lower onto your forearms, keeping your body in a straight line.
Hold for 30 seconds to one minute.
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Repeat for three sets.
Side Planks
Lie on your side, supporting your body with one forearm.
Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line.
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Hold for 20 to 30 seconds on each side.
Repeat for three sets.
Plank with Knee to Elbow
Begin in a plank position.
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Bring your right knee toward your right elbow.
Return to the starting position, and switch sides.
Perform 15 reps on each side for three sets.
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Bicycle Crunches
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head.
Lift your legs, and bring your right elbow toward your left knee.
Switch sides in a pedaling motion.
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Perform 20 reps on each side for three sets.
Reverse Crunches
Lie on your back with your legs raised.
Bring your knees toward your chest while lifting your hips.
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Extend your legs back out without touching the ground.
Perform 15 reps for three sets.
Lift your feet off the ground.
Lower back down without letting your legs touch the floor.
Perform 20 reps for three sets.
Standard Mountain Climbers
Begin in a plank position.
Bring your right knee toward your chest, and then switch legs quickly.
Perform at a brisk pace for one minute.
Repeat for three sets.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
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Alternate sides in a cross-body motion.
Perform 15 reps on each side for three sets.
Mountain Climber Burpees
Combine mountain climbers with a burpee motion.
Perform 10 reps for three sets.
Standard Russian Twists
Sit on the floor, leaning back at a 45-degree angle.
Rotate your torso, touching the ground on each side.
Perform 20 twists (10 on each side) for three sets.
Russian Twists with Leg Raises
Lift your legs while performing Russian twists.
Touch the ground on each side.
Perform 15 twists for three sets.
Russian Twist Planks
Combine a plank with Russian twists.
Rotate your torso while in a plank position.
Perform 12 twists on each side for three sets.
Standard Leg Raises
Lie on your back with your legs straight.
Lift your legs toward the ceiling.
Lower them back down without touching the ground.
Perform 15 reps for three sets.
Flutter Kicks
Lift your legs a few inches off the ground.
Flutter your legs up and down.
Perform for one minute for three sets.
Scissor Kicks
Lift your legs off the ground.
Cross them over each other in a scissor motion.
Perform 20 kicks for three sets.
