Your Morning Abs Workout For Strong Abs All Day
Are you looking out for ways to make your way to a flat and toned belly? But do not have much time in your hand? Then this morning abs workout is just right for you.
This abs workout is designed for men and women who do not have enough time to spend in the gym, or at home working out. The eight exercises are put together to give you stronger and well-toned abdominals and core muscles.
Combine this workout regime with pure cardio and healthy eating to bid a farewell to the muffin top and keep your tummy off the fats.
Here is the best abs workout for women, for upper and lower abs exercises:
Side Abs Workout
Here are 3 simple exercises to ignite your obliques:
1. Alternate Heel Touches
For this exercise, lay on your back and bend your knees, with your feet placed on the floor. Your feet are supposed to be apart from each other and your arms by your side. This is the starting position of this abs workout.
Now, exhaling, crunch your torso, bend towards your right and touch the right heel with the right hand. Hold for a second and return to rest while inhaling.
Once again, exhale and crunch your torso. This time, bend towards your left side and touch the left heel. Inhale and return to the starting position.
Do this exercise in sets of 3, with 10 reps each.
2. Oblique Crunches
For this exercise, lie flat on the floor, with your lower back pressed to the ground. Place one of your hand under your head and one on the floor, next to your hip. For this workout, your feet are supposed to be put on a higher surface, at the level of your knees.
Now, crunch your torso and lift your shoulder, where the hand is under the head and bring it towards the opposite knee. For example, if your right hand is under the head, lift the shoulder and bring it towards the left knee and vice versa.
Inhale during the part of an exercise where you lower down and exhale when you come up.
Do three 3 of this exercise, with 12 to 15 reps each.
3. Kneeling Cable Crunch
For the cable crunch exercise, we will be using the rope attachment. Set up the rope attachment at a height which is above your height.
Now get down on your knees and place a mat beneath them, to lower the pressure. Hold the rope and make sure your arms are slightly bent. Use lighter weights, roll your back and bring your elbows close to the knees.
While inhaling, bend down pulling the ropes down and return up, while you exhale.
Do 3 sets of this exercise, with 12 to 15 repetitions each.
Upper Abs Workout
Here are 3 classic exercises to tone your upper abdominals:
4. Plank
Plank
This exercise is not as easy as it seems. It is great for strengthening your core and abdominals.
For this exercise, lay on the floor with your weight elevated on your elbows and toes. Make sure your elbows are bent and are shoulder width apart. Your body needs to be straight, so avoid arching or creating a bump with your hips.
Hold this position for as long as you can, breathing normally and return to rest.
Do 3 sets of this exercise.
5. Scissor Kicks
Begin this exercise by lying on your back with your arms on the side and palms facing down. Raise your feet up, with a little bend in the knees and your feet should be approximately 6 inches above the ground. This is the starting position of this abs workout.
Lift the right leg little higher and lower the left leg, making sure it is a few inches from the ground. Then bring your left leg up and lower your right leg. Alternate the movements for a few times and remember to breathe normally.
Do 3 sets of this exercise, with 12 to 15 repeats each.
6. Crunches
Crunches
Begin this exercise with lying flat on the floor. Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the ground. Place your hands under your head, and your lower back pressed to the ground. This is the starting position.
While exhaling, lift your shoulders up, about 4 inches from the ground and crunch your torso. Make sure your lower back remains on the floor. Flex your abdominal muscles and hold for a few seconds. Then inhale and return to the resting position.
Do 3 sets of this exercise, with 12 to 15 repeats each.
Lower Abs Workout
Here are 2 great exercises to strengthen your lower abs:
7. Flat Bench Lying Leg Raises
This exercise is performed on a flat bench. Lie down on the bench with your back straight and your legs extended off the bench, in front of you. Hold the sides of the bench, next to your head. This is the starting position.
Raise your legs up, making an angle of 90 degrees with the ground. Exhale while you lift them up and hold the position for a few seconds. While inhaling slowly, lower your legs back to the starting position.
Do 3 sets of this exercise, with 8 to 10 reps each.
8. Leg Raises
Leg Raises
Lay flat on the floor, with your arms on your side and palms facing down. Lift your legs up straight, and exhale while you do that. Inhaling slowly, lower your legs. Make sure you don’t arch your back.
Do this exercise in the sets of 3, with 12 to 15 repetitions each for beginners, or 25 to 30 reps each for advanced.
Include these 8 ab exercises in your daily routine to reap the benefits and sculpt a solid 6 pack. This abs workout is easy to perform and amazingly effective for your abdominals.
Abs Workout Video
Here is a video with all these 8 abdominal exercises:
