Specifically the area above the pubic bone up to and around the belly button.
This area is actually where all four of our abdominal muscles meet.
According to Gonzalez, performing exercises that target andchallenge these ab muscleswill put you on the road to success.
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The best part is, you don’t have to leave your home to do them!
Read on, and next up, check outThe 5-Minute Standing Ab Workout for a Strong Core.
Rolling Like a Ball
For the first exercise, Gonzalez suggests an activity that’lltarget your absandbe pretty fun.
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All you’re gonna wanna do is roll around like a ball!
Then, hover your feet slightly above the ground.
As you do so, keep your body rounded and balanced.
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From there, let your entire body roll back onto the mat.
However, don’t let yourself go back higher than your shoulder blades.
Keep things rollingquite literallyby allowing yourself to come back up into the seated position you were first in.
During the entire movement, check that your knees remain tucked into your chest and your back rounded.
Side-Leg Banana
If you thought the first exercise sounded fun, then you’ll surely love the side-leg banana.
To set up, start out on your side with one leg on top of the other.
Rest your head on your arm, which should be stretched out beneath it.
Place your other hand on the floor in front of your chest to offer support.
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Mini Swan
This exercise may be called theminiswan, but it offers some prettybigbenefits.
Abdominal muscles are working even when you are facing down.
They actually work together with your back muscles to create amazingly strong movements."
To set up, position yourself face-down on the floor while letting your legs stretch out.
Keep your legs stretched out behind you so that your body forms a straight line.
Once you get yourself into position, keep your upper body steady as you begin to twist your hips.
Get down on the floor, and lie on your back.
Then, move your feet until they’re flat on the floor and your knees are bent.
Now, curl your upper body up until it’s off the floor.
In this position, begin to bring one knee in toward your chest.
At the same time, let the other leg stretch out over the floor.
Keeping your back steady, stretch your first leg back out while bringing the other one in.
Continue to switch your legs while using your core to steady your body.
