Want a six-pack in time for summer?

As a trainer, this is an incredibly popular fitness goal.

In order toachieve killer abs, you gotta pay attention to your form and consistency.

fitness woman doing five-minute mat workout for abs

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you should probably properly engage your stomach muscles to work them effectively and stabilize the rest of your body.

Second, you better be consistenteven if it’s just for five minutes a day.

It will create actual change in your body and provide lasting results.

forearm plank mat workout

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Keep reading to learn all about this routine.

And if you’re looking for more short, effective workouts, try this free15-minute upper-body boom workout.

Drive your heels back, engage your legs, and activate your core.

bicycle exercise part of mat workout

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Hold for 30 seconds, breathing into the ribcage and out through your mouth.

Now, switch to the other side, connecting your right elbow to your left knee.

Complete 15 reps on this side and then repeat 15 reps on the other side.

lateral V-up exercise

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First, inhale and then slowly lower your legs down to about one inch off the mat.

The goal is to go as quickly as possible.

leg raise exercise

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woman performing mountain climbers exercise part of mat workout

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