Regardless of your fitness level or exercise experience,resistance bandsare a versatile and effective tool forbuilding sculpted abs.
Strengthening your coreis good for you in more ways than one.
Moreover,ab workoutscan be done without expensive gym memberships or exercise equipment.
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Then, after you’re through, check outMelt Lower Belly Fat With These Bodyweight Exercises.
Side Planks
First up is the banded side plank.
In addition, using resistance bands adds an element of heightened intensity to help scorch your ab muscles.
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“Loop the resistance band around your ankles and get into a plank position.
“verify the band is stretched tightly.
Hold for 30 seconds then return to plank for 15 seconds.
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Then, rotate to the other side.”
Perform two sets of 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off in a plank position on each side.
The movement and its name have endured the test time for its efficacy in strengthening core muscles.
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Begin by sitting in a V-sit position with your knees bent and your heels on the floor.
If you’re able to, float your feet off the floor for added resistance.
Otherwise, keep your heels planted on the floor.
Complete two sets of 10 reps per side for 20 reps in one minute.
“Wrap the resistance band around your feet, and lie flat on your back.
Hold for 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off two times.
Push one leg out while bringing the other leg in toward your chest.
Do this movement for a total of 20 seconds, then take a breather for 10 seconds.
Repeat for two sets.
Bird Dogs
The final exercise in this five-minute resistance band ab workout is the bird dog.
“This exercise not only engages your core but also works your hamstrings and shoulders,” says Horton.
Begin by getting down on your hands and knees.
Keep your spine long and avoid arching your lower back, which may cause discomfort or injury.
At the same time, extend the banded arm and the banded knee in one smooth, controlled motion.
Do one set of 20 reps on each side in one minute.
