When it comes to achieving sculpted abs, you don’t need to spend hours at the gym.

That’s why speedy, high-intensity workouts it’s possible for you to perform anywhere are so effective.

The following are my quick 5-minute core workouts for flatter abs.

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you’ve got the option to easily work them into your daily routine.

Each workout consists of high-intensity individual exercises designed to target your core muscles effectively.

Keep reading to learn all about the following core workouts for flatter abs.

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Planks (20 seconds on, 10 seconds of rest)

Start with a forearm plank.

Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core muscles.

Repeat for two rounds.

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Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight.

Repeat for two rounds.

Repeat for two rounds.

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Repeat for three rounds.

Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while extending your right leg out, then switch sides.

Repeat for four rounds.

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Perform two rounds on each side, maintaining a straight line from head to heels.

Lift your hips toward the ceiling, squeezing your glutes and engaging your core.

Hold for one minute.

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Seated Russian Twists (one minute)

Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat.

Do this for one minute.

Planks to Pushups (two minutes)

Begin in a plank position on your elbows.

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Push up onto your hands one arm at a time, then return to the starting position.

Alternate between left and right for one minute, rest, then again for another minute.

Flutter Kicks (one minute)

Lie on your back with your legs straight.

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Continue for one minute.

Superman Planks (one minute)

Begin in a forearm plank position.

Lift your right arm and left leg simultaneously, then switch to the opposite arm and leg.

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Keep alternating for one minute.

Standing Knee-to-Elbow (one minute)

Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

Lift your right knee toward your chest while bringing your left elbow down to meet it.

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Alternate sides for one minute.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

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Walk your hands back toward your feet, and return to a standing position.

Repeat for one minute.

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Hold for one minute, engaging your core.

Repeat for two minutes.

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