One of the best ways to reduce the risk of heart disease is to focus on your abs. At least the scientists suggest that! According to recent studies, keeping your waist low has a positive effect, not only on mood and appearance: it can really protect your health.
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When people usually think of a “six-pack”, this is the muscle they are talking about. The abdominal rectum is placed between the ribs and the pubic bone in front of the pelvis.
This muscle can be worked in 2 different ways:
- Bringing the chest to the pelvis
- Bringing the pelvis to the chest
#2. 1 Crunch, 15 times
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Crunches are a classic exercise to define the abdominal muscles and are ideal for toning the rectus abdominis and oblique muscles.
Exercise Technique:
- Lie on your back on the floor or on a comfortable carpet.
- Bend your knees.
- Lift your shoulders toward the ceiling with your abdominal muscles and pause at the top.
#3. Double Leg Reach, 10 times
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The double leg reach is a very effective Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com
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This exercise works not only the abs but also the arms, buttocks, shoulders, and legs.
Exercise Technique:
- Place yourself in the plank position with the weight resting on your hands.
- Then, bend the left knee toward the waist, turn it upwards and hold it for a few seconds.
- Pull your leg back and repeat it again with the correct one.
#4. Roll-ups, 10 times
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Roll-ups strengthen the abs while increasing the flexibility of the spine.
Exercise Technique:
- Lie on your back with your arms and legs straight.
- Lift your arms up and forward and use your abs to slowly roll to a sitting position.
- Squeeze the abs again and slowly lower to the starting position.
#5. Plank hip dips, 20 times
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Plank hip dips are ideal for beginners who try to strengthen their abdominal muscles.
Exercise Technique:
- Begin in a flexion position with your elbows on the floor while resting on your forearms. Keep your arms at a 90-degree angle.
- Arch your back slightly.
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Navasana strengthens the abdominal muscles, legs, and Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com
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Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com This exercise is ideal for strengthening the entire body and should be done at the end of the workout.
Exercise Technique:
- Lie on your back with your knees straight and your legs straight.
- Stretch your arms at your sides.
- Take off your lower abdomen.
- Drop your legs slowly to the side.
- Repeat with the opposite side.
#8. Climbers, 15 times
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Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com Mountain Climber is an advanced high-intensity exercise that increases your heart rate. It is perfect to incorporate some aerobic exercises into your daily routine.
Exercise Technique:
- Enter the position of the board, hands, and feet.
- Place your hands about shoulder-width apart.
- Then, pull the right knee against your chest as much as you can.
- Change and do the same with the other knee and remember to keep your hips low.
These exercises are ideal for training at home. You don’t need any special equipment to execute them, just your own body and your own will. Feel free to share with us in the comments which exercise is your favorite and which one you think helped you the most.
Have a happy workout!