Want Great Abs?

The secret recipe for a flat tummy is always to target the 3 parts of your abs. Our moves do exactly that!

WORKOUT SCHEDULE 15 MIN, 3 TIMES PER WEEK

Want Great Abs?DIRECTIONS Complete all 3 moves below, relax for just two minutes, repeat entire routine 2 more times. After 2 to 3 weeks, add another round, working up to 5 rounds total.

MOVE 1 Take a seat on bench or the edge of a step and grip the edge. Lean back slightly, so feet lift, tighten abs and curl knees into chest. Lower legs down, stopping before touching the floor; curl in again. Repeat 12 times. TARGET lower abs (rectus abdominus)

MOVE 2 Lie face up on mat, legs raised and bent 90 degrees. Lift upper body, extend arms at shoulder height, palms facing down. Pulse arms down and up in short, quick movements. Repeat 25 times, inhaling for 5 beats and exhaling for five beats. TARGET upper abs (rectus abdominus)

MOVE 3 Sit on stability ball. Roll body down until back is resting on ball. Place hands behind head, elbows out to sides. Tightening abs and lower body, crunch forward in a controlled manner and twist to the left. Go back to center and repeat on opposite side. Repeat 12 times. TARGET obliques (both sides of abs)

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About Chris Messel

Registered dietitian and weight loss success story with a passion for inspiring others towards their goals. Founder of Weight Loss How