Does this sound like you?
If so, we’ve got some good news.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) might be the game-changing solution you’ve been waiting for.
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HIIT workoutshave gained popularity for their effectiveness inburning caloriesandbuilding musclein relatively fast amounts of time.
That makes HIIT a fantastic tool for fat loss and revealing those hidden abdominal muscles.
For each exercise, perform five rounds of 40 seconds of work followed by 20 seconds of rest.
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Read on to uncover the nine best HIIT exercises to build abs in record time.
Kettlebell Swings
This dynamic movement combines strength and cardiovascular training to torch calories while building core strength.
“When done with proper form, they keep constant tension on the abs.”
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Hold the kettlebell with both hands and straight arms in front of you.
Push your hips back to reach the kettlebell between your legs, and lean your torso forward.
Start in a straight-arm plank position with one knee pulled into your chest.
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Rapidly switch legs by bringing the opposite knee into your chest and straightening the other in a single motion.
“Rotational exercises like this are critical for achieving fully developed ab muscles.”
Sit down with your feet off the ground, and lean back slightly while holding a medicine ball.
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Keep repeating on each side.
Hold a medicine ball while standing, and reach it up over your head.
Then, throw it down to the ground at your side while twisting.
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Mentus tells us, “A strict toes-to-bar is a great ab exercise.
Adding the kipping motion turns it into a high-intensity exercise.”
Hang onto a pull-up bar with straight arms.
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Swing your legs behind you while pulling your torso forward with your arms to build momentum.
Next, push the bar away, bringing your torso behind the bar.
Then, raise your feet to touch between your hands.
“GHD sit-ups are great for building abs because they lock your legs.
This keeps tension on your abs and allows a bigger range of motion,” explains Mentus.
Start sitting on top of a GHD pad with your feet locked in.
Keep your abs tight, and lower your torso toward the ground.
V-ups
“V-ups are an excellent way to target your lower abs,” says Mentus.
“They’re a sit-up variation that can be done at higher intensities while building abs.”
Lie on your back, and simultaneously lift your legs and upper body.
Plus, this high-intensity exercise can help you achieve that ripped ab look.
