Want sculpted abdominal lines and a svelte physique?

It’s summer, and I’m right there with you.

As a trainer, I know how important having atight, toned tummyis to my clientsboth physically and mentally.

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These tummy-tightening exercises can be done in just 10 minutes anytime, anywhere with no props necessary.

Read on to learn more about how to do these tummy-tightening exercises, and let’s do this!

Then, reach forward, activate the core, and tap your toes with your hands.

trainer demonstrating v sit-up tummy-tightening exercises

Jacquie Smith

You will feel a nice hamstring stretch, too.

Exhale, and slowly lower back down.

Bring your legs into a tabletop position.

sprinters tummy-tightening exercises

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Exhale, and pull your legs back in for the next crunch.

The key here is to embrace those lower abs rather than using your hip flexors.

Place your right forearm down on the mat, parallel with the top of the mat.

crunch and leg extension exercise

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Finish reps on this side, and then repeat on the other side.

Perform 10 reps on each side.

Repeat this series two more times for a serious sweat sesh and six-pack in no time.

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lateral v-up tummy-tightening exercises

Jacquie Smith