Let’s face it: We all want a visibly toned set of abs.
Unfortunately, this can seem easier said than doneespecially with the amount of bad information out there.
Getting abs is actually fairly simple, and the exercises required to achieve a set ofwashboard absare easy.
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The following are the top eight easiest daily exercises for a toned six-pack.
Perform each exercise for 10 to 15 repetitions for three sets at least twice per week.
Be sure to eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water to support your weight loss.
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Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches are an effective way to target all the muscles in your abdominals.
They primarily work your rectus abdominis and obliques while also challenging your coordination and endurance.
To perform a bicycle crunch, lie flat on your back with your hands behind your head.
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Lift both legs off the ground, and bend your knees.
Bring your right elbow to your left knee while extending the right leg out straight.
Alternate the movement with the left elbow to the right knee.
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Repeat for the target repetitions.
Planks
Planks are one of the best exercises forcore strength and stability.
They engage the entire abdominal muscle group, including the transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, and the obliques.
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Hold the position without letting your hips sag.
Repeat for the target time.
Drive your right knee toward your chest, keeping your hips down.
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Quickly switch, and do the same with your left knee.
Continue alternating legs as if you’re running in place.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
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To perform a Russian twist, sit on the ground with your knees bent.
Pull your abs to your spine, and lean back a few inches while keeping your back straight.
Hold your hands together at your chest, and lift your feet off the ground.
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Hold the position for a second at the end of each twist.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
They focus on the hip flexors and lower rectus abdominis.
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Slowly lower your legs back down till they’re just above the floor.
Squeeze your lower abs for about one second, then raise your legs again.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
Lunges are a total lower-body workout that can also work your abs indirectly.
They focus on your quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings.
To perform a lunge, stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping the foot fully flat on the ground.
Lower your body until the right thigh is parallel to the ground and the right shin is vertical.
Rotate your left foot inward slightly as you lower your left knee.
Press into your right foot to push back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
This exercise primarily works the glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings.
To perform a barbell back squat, position a barbell at shoulder level on a squat rack.
Set the safety pins just above waist level if available.
Lateral Pulldowns
The last of the easiest daily exercises for a toned six-pack is the lat pulldown.
Lateral pulldowns are a great exercise for the upper body that indirectly works your abs by keeping them engaged.
Pull your shoulder blades down and back, and bring the bar down to your chest.
Be mindful to avoid shrugging throughout the range of motion.
Slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the target repetitions.
