WORKING THE ABS DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A DRAG!

 

Here are the seven best strength exercises to tone your belly from every angle:

1. Bicycle Crunches:

   - Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed down.

   - Place your hands lightly on either side of your head.

   - Lift your knees to a 45-degree angle and perform a bicycle pedal motion.

   - Touch your left elbow to your right knee, then your right elbow to your left knee.

   - Repeat for the target repetitions.

2. Russian Twists:

   - Start seated on the floor with knees bent and feet flat.

   - Lean back slightly and lift your feet a few inches off the ground.

   - Clasp your hands together at your chest and brace your abs.

   - Rotate your upper body to the right, then to the left.

   - Repeat for the target repetitions.

3. Planks:

   - Start in a high pushup position with hands directly under your shoulders.

   - Lower onto your forearms while keeping your body straight.

   - Engage your core, glutes, and thighs.

   - Hold the position and breathe regularly.

   - Repeat for the target time.

4. Reverse Crunches:

   - Lie flat on your back with arms by your sides.

   - Bring your knees up toward your chest with feet together.

   - Use your abs to curl your hips off the floor and toward your chest.

   - Slowly lower them back to the starting position.

   - Repeat for the target repetitions.

5. Bird Dogs:

   - Start in a tabletop position with hands beneath your shoulders and knees under your hips.

   - Extend your right arm in front of you and left leg behind you.

   - Bring them back to the tabletop position and repeat with the opposite arm and leg.

   - Engage your core throughout the movement.

   - Repeat for the target repetitions.

6. Side Planks:

   - Lie on your right side with legs straight.

   - Support your upper body on your right forearm, elbow under the shoulder.

   - Lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line.

   - Engage your core and hold the position.

   - Switch sides and repeat for the target time on each side.

7. Leg Raises:

   - Lie flat on your back with legs extended.

   - Place your hands under your glutes or to your sides for support.

   - Raise your legs up to the ceiling until your buttocks lift off the floor.

   - Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

   - Repeat for the target repetitions.

Remember to perform each exercise for 30 seconds, rest for 15 seconds, and complete three rounds.